Housing Repair Breach Claim

Housing Repair Breach Claim

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.

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How Does A Repair Breach Claim Work?

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.

The Government has implemented amendments to the Social Housing Regulation Bill to introduce

Is A Repair Breach Claim Different To A Housing Disrepair Claim?

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. 

What Our Customers Say

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Fatima Musa
Going into our disrepair case, I was quite apprehensive what may come of it. The process from start to finish has been great. The wonderful team at Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors were always just a email/phone call away. We were well informed at every stage and felt confident our case would be handled with care, efficiency and professionalism. We are ever so grateful we have reached a successful end. Many many thanks to Craig Flounders for your support!!
Wendy Axton
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for Craig's outstanding assistance with getting my repairs sorted. Craig went above and beyond to ensure that everything was taken care of promptly and efficiently. His professionalism, and dedication to customer satisfaction truly stood out throughout the process. Thanks to Craig's expertise and support, the repairs were completed seamlessly, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Craig to anyone seeking reliable assistance with their repair needs. Thank you once again, Craig, for your exceptional service!
Larry Ditchman
Gary Saunders represented my elderly father in his case against a housing association for disrepair. We were very happy with the way he handled the case. Very efficient and very professional. We highly recommend him and his company. Thank you
Hollie Harris
Gary and his team worked tirelessly to get a long-awaited result from my extremely difficult housing situation with my housing association. I am grateful for his efforts and would recommend him to anyone else needing assistance with a housing disrepair issue. Thanks Gary

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How We Can Help You To Claim For Repair Breach

Our Team of Experts can help you with the following aspects:

  • You previously claimed against your landlord for housing disrepair and they have failed to deliver within the agreed timeframe and to the agreed standard.
  • Instruct a surveyor to assess the disrepair and provide a report to use as evidence.
  • If necessary legally ensure your housing association or council completes all your repairs.
  • Claim compensation for you for the period of time your property has been in disrepair.

Call us today and one of our experienced Housing Repair Breach Solicitors will help guide you through the process.

 

Meet The Repair Breach Team

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.

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Adele Whittle

Solicitor - Head of Property & Estates

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 Saunders

Solicitor

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 Flounders

Housing Disrepair Litigator

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 Cooke

Housing Disrepair Litigator

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.