Renting a property in a bad state of repair?
You may be able to
Claim Against
Your Landlord
If your Private Landlord, Council or Housing Association has not resolved a housing disrepair issue, despite being informed, you may be entitled to claim on No Win No Fee terms.
Find Out How
Much Compensation You Could Claim
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No Win No Fee
Expert Disrepair Solicitors
Zero Hassle
Experts in Housing Disrepair Claims
Our experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitors have a excellent track record of dealing with these matters, having claimed repair costs and thousands of pounds in compensation on behalf if tenants living across England.
Whether it be damp, mould, leaks, faulty electrics or something else, you can count on us to get expert and free initial legal advice to find out if you have grounds to claim.
The Housing Disrepair Claim Check List
Do the following three things apply to you? If they do then we can discuss
proceeding with your claim.
The disrepair must not have been caused by the tenant.
The disrepair must be reported to the council, housing association or your private landlord.
The Landlord, Housing Association or Council must have failed to repair the issue within a reasonable amount of time.
How can we help you?
No Win No Fee
If we don’t get a successful outcome then you don’t pay any of our fees.
Repair Process
We liaise with the appropriate people to get the repair work carried out on your rental property upon your instruction.
No Hassle
We Take Care Of Everything, All The Communication, All The Forms, The Lot.
What types of claims can you make?
There are a variety of reasons a claim could be brought against your landlord for housing disrepair. We can help you bring a no win no fee claim for a range of housing disrepair issues:
Damp & Mould On Walls
Water Damage From Leaks
Damage To Internal Gas or Water Pipes
Defective Boilers
Broken Appliances Such As Fridges & Washing Machines
Internal Damage To Wallpaper, Paint, Carpets, Curtains
Rat or Mouse Problems
Damaged or Leaking Roof/Gutters
Broken Bathroom Fittings
Damage To Any Electrics
Broken, Rotten Windows/Doors
Broken Heating System/Radiators
Plus any other damage to your property, no matter how minor.
If any of the above applies to your situation, it’s likely that you have a claim for compensation. Find out today how we can help.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the housing disrepair claim process?
Often receiving a letter from a Solicitor will result in the property repairs being completed by your landlord. However, if your landlord fails to take action, we anticipate the matter taking between 9 and 12 months. Our housing solicitors will inform you how long your claim should take at the beginning of your case.
Most matters settle outside of Court and therefore only the exception reach a full hearing.
Are there any fees to start a claim?
No. Claims we progress are on a No Win, No Fee basis which means you don’t need to pay our fees upfront. The fees will be only taken on result on a successful claim.
Will I get evicted?
There are laws that protect Social and Council Housing tenants from being evicted for starting a compensation claim against a landlord. If you ensure you are not in arrears, you are protected from being evicted, even if you bring forward a claim.
Additionally, a tenant cannot be evicted or be made the subjection of a Section 21 eviction process if they make a claim provide the disrepair has been reported prior to the eviction notice.
How can I find out if Im eligible to make a claim?
How much compensation could I get?
What if I have rent from a private landlord? Can I still claim?
Yes, you have the same rights as anyone else and can make a claim.
Will I still need to pay rent if I am claiming against my landlord?
Do I have to be still living in the property to claim?
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