Local Housing Disrepair Solicitors
Our Local Housing Disrepair Solicitors will help you claim for the necessary repairs to be carried out. We can also help you claim compensation for any physical or financial problems you have suffered as a result of the disrepair in your home.
Have your complaints heard and addressed
Get repairs carried out on your home
Claim compensation for financial loss and poor health
Free advice on whether you have a claim or not
We help tenants with housing disrepair issues against:
Local Housing Disrepair Solicitors – Claim Compensation
If your local authority or housing association has failed in its responsibilities to ensure that your property meets and maintains certain standards, our local housing disrepair solicitors can assist you in claiming for the necessary repairs. We can also help you claim compensation for damage to your belongings, as well as for any illness or injury to you or your family.
Our local housing disrepair solicitors offer a free assessment and will handle your claim on a no-win, no-fee basis.
The average tenant payout in 23/24 was £6,512
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Social or Council tenant living in a substandard home?
If you are living in a social or council home that is in a poor state and your landlord is ignoring your requests to carry out repairs, you can also make a claim for compensation for housing disrepair. At Clyde Solicitors, we believe you have the right to live with dignity in a home that does not cause harm to you and your family.
As we work on a No Win No Fee basis, there will be no cost for you to make the claim. As the cost of living is increasing, the compensation could help you heat your home or pay for other necessities.
Common Disrepair Issues We Handle:
Leaks or Water Damage
Defective Windows/Doors
Mould/Fungus or Damp
Internal/External Structural Damage
Unsafe cracks on walls
Defective/Dangerous Electrics
Defective Boiler
Insects/Mouse Infestation
Basic requirements to make a disrepair claim against a Housing Association/ Council
What is Housing Disrepair?
Housing disrepair refers to any general damage to your property that your landlord knows about but is showing no sign of repairing. The most common damages that fall into this category are those you can physically see, such as:
- Loose floorboards
- Rot or dampness on the walls
- Issues with plumbing
If your property is damaged, it can quickly become an unsafe place to live. This is why you should contact your landlord straight away. Once notified, your landlord should remain in communication with you so you know when to expect a repair.
What is a Housing Disrepair Compensation Claim?
A claim for housing disrepair compensation can be made if:
- Your property has deteriorated, or in other words, negatively changed from what it was at the time you moved in.
- You have notified your landlord in writing and given them a reasonable time to correct the situation.
- Your landlord has failed to carry out the necessary repairs to your house or flat.
If these conditions are met, you can claim compensation.
How to claim compensation from your landlord for housing disrepair
You can take legal action to claim compensation during your tenancy with our solicitors.
Please note, you must have reported the problem to your landlord during your tenancy.
You have up to 6 years to claim (or 3 years for a personal injury claim). The time runs from when your landlord should have carried out the work.
We offer free expert advice, a free survey and work on a No win No fee basis.
You can make a claim against your Housing Association for the following:
Broken boiler
Faulty plumbing
Water ingress from roof or ceiling
Insufficient or broken basic facilities
Damp and rot
How long does a disrepair claim take?
This can vary from case to case, but typically for straightforward cases, it can range from 3 to 9 months.
Qualify your housing disrepair using our online assessment form to start your claim today.
How do I start a disrepair claim?
Simply fill in the qualifying questionnaire and we will contact you if you are eligible to make a Housing Disrepair claim.
Who are Clyde Solicitors?
Clyde Solicitors is a firm of solicitors that offer more than just first-class specialist advice. Our dedicated team of legal professionals will carefully guide you through every step of the process. Our core ethos is centred around client care, focusing on delivering exceptional client services. We care deeply about our clients, and we tailor any rehabilitation needs to your specific requirements.
Our Areas of Expertise
Clyde Solicitors is a modern, friendly, and specialist law firm based in London. Our expertise includes Housing Disrepair Claims
Trust Clyde Solicitors for comprehensive legal support and exceptional client care.
The average tenant payout in 23/24 was £6,512
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How our team can help you with disrepair issues:
Get repairs carried out on your property by your landlord
Have your complaints heard and addressed
With free advice on whether you have a claim or not
What Can I Claim Compensation For?
You can claim housing disrepair compensation for the following:
- Financial Loss: If your belongings have been damaged and needed to be replaced.
- Inconveniences: Disruptions to your daily life due to the disrepair.
- Damage to Health: If you or someone you live with is experiencing illness (e.g., rashes, asthma, breathing difficulties), please seek medical advice immediately.
We can assist you on a No Win No Fee basis.
How Much Compensation Can You Get for Housing Disrepair?
Compensation for housing disrepair cases can range between £1,500 and over £10,000, depending on the severity of the disrepair. While a completely uninhabitable property may result in 100% compensation, this is extremely rare. Normally, compensation ranges between 25% to 50% of the rent of the property.
If your belongings have been damaged or lost due to housing disrepair (e.g., water leakage), you will receive a lump sum reflecting the value of the items rather than a replacement. The amount awarded depends on the proof provided to the courts that the disrepair caused the damage. We recommend taking dated photographs of your home and belongings.
If your health has been affected or you have sustained a personal injury due to housing disrepair, you may be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim, subject to proving that the injuries and health deterioration were directly caused by the disrepair.
As part of the settlement, your landlord will be ordered to rectify the disrepair within the property so you can live free from the issues you have complained about.
Illness and injuries from housing disrepair issues
If you or your family have suffered an illness or injury, a claim may be made for personal injury on a housing disrepair claim in the event that either:
- a faulty item has fallen and collided with the tenant or
- the condition of the property has caused some damage to the tenants health eg black mould causing breathing difficulties/lung damage.
Can I claim for damage to my personal belongings?
Yes. In the event that damage is caused to your personal belongings as a result of the landlords failure to maintain the property, then this loss can also be claimed from the landlord.
An example would be that the landlord has not fixed the roof and water ingress has damaged a computer, clothes or furniture belonging to the tenant this can be claimed for.
Black mould in my housing association/council property.
Black mould is a problem in any housing association/council property as there has already been established case law demonstrating that such mould can cause substantial damage to the tenants lungs and such damage can be permanent.
Do landlords have to sort out mould and is mould a landlord’s problem?
Yes, landlords are required to ensure that the property is suitable accommodation for a tenant with the provision of usual amenities such as heating, lighting, shelter and a dry place to live without injury to health.
Mould clearly represents a danger to health.
Can I sue my landlord my landlord for mould?
Yes, you can sue your landlord if the mould has affected your health.
Why is black mould such a problem?
With black mould, it is not possible to see the damage as the injury will be caused by inhaling the damp spores into the tenants lungs. Therefore, black mould is dangerous as ones health can be significantly affected without them being aware that the injury has been caused by breathing in the black mould.
Thankfully, it is against the law for a landlord to prejudice you and treat you worse as a result of a claim being made for an injury that you have sustained or damage to your enjoyment of the property or your personal property which is in the tenanted accommodation.
Housing Disrepair Claim FAQs
When can a tenant claim compensation?
You can pursue a claim via us if you meet the below criteria:
- You are a Housing Association or Local Council Tenant
- You have previously complained about the disrepair
- Your landlord has failed to make a repair within a reasonable time limit
- You have no intention of moving out of the property until the claim is settled
PLEASE NOTE: You are not entitled to pursue a claim once you move out of the property.
What makes a home unfit for habitation?
A property is unfit for habitation if it is not considered reasonably suitable for occupation by the tenant because of a defect relating to:
- Repairs
- Damp
- Stability
- Ventilation
- Water supply
- Natural lighting
- Internal arrangement
- Drainage and sanitary conditions
- Facilities for preparing food or disposal of wastewater
- A hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
If you have any of the above, then complete our form today and we will be in touch to explain how we can progress your case forward for you against your landlord.
Do I need a solicitor to make a claim?
Solicitors who specialise in Housing Law have extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with issues related to disrepair and negligence on the part of landlords. A solicitor can help you build a strong case and increase your chances of success in court. They can gather evidence, arrange for expert witnesses to testify on your behalf, and negotiate with your landlord or their representatives to reach a settlement.
Ultimately, you want your landlord to ensure you have been provided with safe living conditions. If you are being ignored despite your numerous complaints to your landlord, you may wish to seek legal representation on a no-win, no-fee basis to ensure you get your living conditions back to the standard the law requires your landlord to provide.
Can I withhold my rent for disrepair?
You do not have the right to withhold rent because of your landlord’s failure to do repairs. If you withhold rent, your landlord may start possession proceedings against you and put you at risk of eviction.
How much do solicitors charge for a claim?
If we consider you to have a viable claim, we will act for you under a ‘No Win No Fee’ agreement. This is also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which means you are financially protected because, if we do not win your case, there is no payment to be made. If your claim is successful, any compensation you are awarded will be subject to a Success Fee and After the Event Insurance (ATE) Premium deduction. The level of Success Fee and ATE Premium will vary depending on the nature and complexity of the case. The exact Success Fee as a percentage of damages and ATE Premium will be confirmed to you before you sign any retainer with us, along with answers to any questions you may have about any charges. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis, and if we are successful, we pursue our legal costs from your landlord directly. Contact us today if you have further questions about this.
Do you need evidence to support a claim?
To bring a successful Housing Disrepair claim, you need to have evidence that you have reported the issues of disrepair to your landlord. It is important that you keep a record of the date you report the disrepair and retain copies of all correspondence you have with your landlord. If you do not have records but have complained, we may still be able to run the claim for you.
To assess the strength of any claim you may have against your landlord, we will require photographs of the areas of your property that you say are in disrepair. If you wish to pursue a claim for damage to your personal property, you will need to provide proof you own the item, photographs of the damage, and any receipts covering the costs of any replacement.
If you wish to pursue a claim relating to any additional expenses you have incurred because of the disrepair at your property, you will need to provide evidence in the form of receipts, and in relation to utilities, copies of the relevant bills for the period of 3 months prior to the appearance of the disrepair, to date.
For any claim for personal injury, you must have discussed these issues with your GP, and we will require copies of your GP records to support any such claim.
Can you make a claim yourself?
You can go through an Ombudsman or Letting Agent redress scheme, but historically the compensation awarded via these schemes is generally less than going through instructed solicitors. We recommend you research this if you wish to start a claim yourself, as it may later become difficult to seek a law firm to represent you.
Can I be evicted for complaining about repairs?
Your landlord is obliged by law to keep your home in good condition and do repairs if you need them. Your landlord has to follow a proper eviction process if they want you to leave, and they cannot make you leave your home just for asking for repairs to be done. If they attempt to do so, a solicitor can help protect you from such retaliation by ensuring that your rights are upheld and that you are not unfairly targeted or evicted.
What is the time limit for housing disrepair claims?
The Limitation Act 1980 establishes a general time limit of six years for tenants to make a claim for housing disrepair. This period begins when the disrepair occurs or becomes noticeable. It is essential to take prompt action and report the issues to your landlord as soon as they arise.
Exceptions to the Time Limit: There are exceptions to the six-year time limit. In cases where the disrepair leads to personal injury, tenants have three years from the date of knowledge of the injury to make a claim.
What are the most common housing disrepair issues?
- Mould or damp problems
- Leaks and water damage
- Broken heating systems
- Faulty electrical wiring
- Internal deterioration
- Pest infestations
- Gutters, drains, pipes, and structural issues
- Broken kitchen and bathroom fittings
This list is not exhaustive. Fill in the questionnaire to see if you are eligible to claim today.
The average tenant payout in 23/24 was £6,512
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Please note that we cannot assist private tenants.
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