Most Common Housing Disrepair Claims in UK

 The most common housing disrepair claims can be classified into three, compensation claims relating to health, if a tenant suffers health issues as a direct result of unrepair's. Secondly, compensation claims relating to damage to personal property, if a tenant's personal belongings were damaged due to disrepair they can make a claim. Lastly, claim for general inconveniences. If a part of your apartment is abandoned or uninhabitable because of the dilapidating level of disrepair it can be classified as a general inconvenience.

l Claiming For Damages To Personal Property.

l Claiming Compensation For Injuries Or Health Related Problems.

l Claiming For General Inconveniences Caused By Disrepair.

Any defects in the structure or exterior of a property can be very severe and the landlord should be notified immediately. But if he refuses to carry out his obligation then you may be able to claim compensation for damages. The most common types of disrepair you can claim compensation for include:

Subsidence: Subsidence can lead to extensive cracking of a rental property. If landlords fail to fix disrepair after informing them severally, then tenants may have potential Housing disrepair claims. Subsidence claims can help tenants with proper repairs and they can claim compensation for any inconveniences or losses.

Pest Infestation: One common disrepair issue that can be so humiliating is having pest infestation in your rental home. Exposure to these rodents and vermin can be dangerous to occupants especially to the elderly tenants, children and the sick. If you strongly believe that your landlord is the cause of the infestation problem in your home, disrepair solicitors can assist you to bring your home back to a habitable condition.

Water Leaks Or Flooding: If you are experiencing plumbing issues in your home, it can lead to water damage  which can affect your personal belongings. It must be treated by your landlord immediately to prevent further damage to the property.

Lack Of Proper Ventilation Or Condensation: Improper ventilation and a faulty heating system can lead to condensation. This dampness can also result in mould growth that can affect your health if not corrected.

Electrical Faults: Faulty Appliances such as a broken boiler can be inconveniencing. If you have informed your landlord about electrical hazards and nothing has been done about it, your landlord may have failed in his legal obligation to you. If a letting agent or property management company breached the tenancy contract, our local housing disrepair solicitors london no win no fee representatives can help you make a claim.

Leaky Roof: Having Issues with leaky roofs can lead to other serious issues over time if not addressed. It is your landlord’s responsibility to remedy the situation.

Broken Stairs: Broken rails and stairs can lead to trips and falls for you and your family members or visitors. If there are damaged doors or windows this can be a threat to your safety and your landlord should be notified immediately.

Mould Or Damp: It is the duty of landlords to ensure that your rented flat or property is free from any condensation that can cause dampness. Dampness is caused by water leaks or vapour within your home. Mould and damp problems in your apartment can damage your personal property and also have an adverse effect on your health and the well-being of members of your household.

Blocked Drains: Having problems with blocked drains? This can be quite severe especially if you can’t use the kitchen sink or bathroom. Your landlord must be aware of this problem as soon as possible because it is his duty to fix it within a reasonable amount of time. If he fails to comply, then you can take legal action against him.

What You Can claim For

l Damp, Mould, Fungus (Respiratory Illness)

l Cracks

l Defective Boiler

l Defective Windows/Doors

l Internal/External Structural Damage

l Pests or Vermin (Insects/Mouse Infestation)

l Leaks, flooding, water Damage or other type of disrepair

l Defective/Dangerous Electrics

l Asbestos Related Illness

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO IF YOUR LANDLORD WON’T CARRY OUT REPAIRS IN YOUR HOME.

Every Tenant has a right to take legal action against their landlord if he fails to carry out his duties. If disrepair in your home has caused you so much inconvenience, you can claim compensation through a housing disrepair association or contact our team of specialist solicitors to investigate your claim. Tenants living in a rental property have an option to make a complaint, but if they don't get a response, then they can take further steps to get the landlord to fix faults and claim for disrepair.

1. Carry Out Repairs Yourself & Deduct From Next Rent Payment.

One step you can take if your private landlord won't deal with repairs is to do the repairs yourself and deduct it from your subsequent rent payment. You must ensure your landlord is aware of your terrible living conditions and the inconveniences it has caused you and your household.

2. Hold Back Rent.

Another way to get your landlord to respond to your complaint is to hold back your rent or part of your rent until the landlord completes the repairs. 

3. Stop Your Lease Agreement

Tenants must also check and find out what repairs their landlord is responsible for in order to make informed decisions. Breaking your lease is one of the actions you can take to get out of a hazardous situation.

4. Seek Legal Advice From Our Disrepair Solicitors.

You need an experienced solicitor to take you through the process of recovering compensation for damages and injury caused by housing disrepair. You need all the information you can get to help you through your disrepair claims.

5. File A Claim In Court.

If the landlord hasn't fixed or responded to a serious issue that poses a threat to your safety like a faulty elevator or broken stair rail, you will have to take stricter measures to get work done. A tenant can sue the Landlord if the situation poses a risk to his health, whether physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Housing disrepair claims by tenants can end in Litigation if it doesn't reach timely settlement.

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