Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors’ specialised Repair Breach team was established with the sole purpose of enforcing landlord accountability, ensuring timely and satisfactory completion of repairs. This commitment extends even to tenants who initially requested assistance from a different solicitor.
If you find yourself in a situation where you’ve previously filed a claim against your landlord, yet they persistently neglect the agreed-upon or court-ordered repairs, our team is here to assist you.
Your unresolved repair issues deserve attention, and we are dedicated to providing the help you need.
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We cannot help with a disrepair problem if you have a Private Landlord.
You can bring a claim against your landlord once the deadline for completion, either via a settlement agreement or a court order, has expired.
While similar to a housing disrepair claim on the face of things, a repair breach claim is actually a claim for breach of contract. If your landlord has committed to making repairs, either once you have involved a solicitor, or if ordered by the court, but still fails to do so by the agreed-upon date or to an agreed-upon standard, then you may be able to claim for breach of contract against your landlord.
Yes, a repair breach claim is different to a housing disrepair claim.
While the objective of both claim types is to ensure a landlord finally makes the much-needed repairs to a client’s property, the way this is done is different.
A housing disrepair claim is brought against a landlord who has failed to make repairs despite being asked by the tenant. The aim is to either convince or compel the landlord to make the repairs that they are legally obliged to make in order to offer safe and suitable housing.
A repair breach claim on the other hand is a breach of contract claim which can only occur after the landlord has already either agreed to make the repairs, or been ordered to by the court. The breach of contract occurs when the landlord fails to do so within the agreed timeframe or to the agreed standard.
Repair breach claims often follow on from a housing disrepair claim.
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Call us today and one of our experienced Housing Repair Breach Solicitors will help guide you through the process.
Our team has decades of combined experience in dealing with Housing Disrepair Claims. We are sympathetic, understanding, and are here to help you every step of the way.
Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors are housing disrepair claim experts, assisting tenants nationwide on a NO WIN NO FEE basis to compel their Council to carry out crucial repairs to their properties, in addition to recovering compensation for the period of time repairs have been delayed.
Call or email us today to discuss your claim.
Unfortunately, damp and mould continue to plague social and rented homes, with many more suffering serious and life-threatening health problems in the past year.
Experiencing housing disrepair issues can be stressful, affecting both your comfort and well-being. Fortunately, tenants have legal protections in place to ensure that landlords fulfil their obligations to maintain properties and keep them in repair.
Mould, fungus, and damp in a home can have serious implications for your health and well-being. If you are a council or housing association tenant dealing with these issues, it is essential to understand your rights and options for making claims.
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Adele is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years experience working in the legal sector, predominantly within Litigation.
Adele joined the firm in March 2021 and is the member of the management team responsible for the firms strategy, including the growth of a number of key areas of legal practice, heading up the Housing Disrepair and Probate Teams. She also has a keen interest in technology, in particular automation, and will be working on optimising the firm’s processes.
In her spare time Adele enjoys walking the family cockapoo, watching her son play sport, travelling to new places and is obsessed with all things interiors!
Gary completed his history degree at the University of Leeds, and the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Manchester Metropolitan University). He qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and went on to be the Litigation Manager at a national firm before joining NJS in 2016.
Gary has specialised in litigation since qualifying running cases from initial letters of claim to Trial. He now specialises in representing tenants, leaseholders and homeowners in a variety of disputes against landlords, freeholders, neighbours and local authorities.
In his spare time, Gary enjoys spending time with his family, watching football and travelling.
Craig graduated from his law degree in 2010 and immediately began working within the legal sector, predominantly dealing with personal injury claims and litigation. He began working for the firm in 2017 and has gone on to head the Housing Disrepair Department which continues to grow and develop.
Craig enjoys acting on behalf of tenants and fighting toe to toe with Defendant landlords who have failed to keep the property in a state of repair. Craig can deal with all matters of civil litigation and is not afraid to push for the best settlement terms for his clients.
In his spare time, Craig enjoys going for walks in the local countryside, watching football and listening to music.
Alex has more than 6 years of civil litigation experience, acting for clients across numerous legal areas, however his current focus is Housing Disrepair.
Alex’s priority is to represent his clients with the highest level of support and detail giving clarity and guidance with a professional approach and thrives on ensuring all claims are dealt within the client’s best interests.
In his spare time, Alex enjoys maintaining a healthy lifestyle in the gym and watching football and the formula 1.
James has more than 7 years of litigation experience. He began working in the legal sector for the firm from September 2013 where he has developed his knowledge working in several different roles, predominantly within fee earning and litigation roles.
James enjoys helping his clients get repairs done to the property. He feels his friendly approach helps his clients feel comfortable through the whole claims process hopefully making a potentially stressful situation as easy and straightforward as possible.
In his spare time, James enjoys both playing and watching football and walking in the local countryside with his young family and the dog.
Anam graduated from university with an undergraduate degree in law in 2018 and completed her LPC and masters in law in 2019.
Anam has since joined the Housing Disrepair Department at Nicholson Jones Sutton.
In her spare time, Anam enjoys travelling when she can and spending time with her friends, family, and cat.
Wendy joined the company 9 years ago.
Wendy has an extensive experience in claims and litigation.
In her spare time, Wendy enjoys hiking, canoeing, painting, travelling and playing pool.
