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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Expert Disrepair Solicitors

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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.

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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?


If you’re a Private Tenant, Housing Association or Council tenant living in a property with any of the disrepair issues listed above, then there is a good chance that you are eligible for compensation. If you have informed your landlord and they have not carried out the repairs, you should get in touch as soon as possible. Fill out our short enquiry form now to check if you are eligible.
How much compensation could I get?
Your compensation will be calculated based on the length of time the property has been in disrepair, how many people it has affected and how severe the disrepair is. Each case is completely different and will be valued accordingly. We will also look at medical reports and any belongings that have been ruined due to the disrepair.
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?


Yes, you must pay your full rent. If you stop paying your rent, then it will give your landlord the ability to make a counterclaim against you for a breach of your Tenancy Agreement.
Do I have to be still living in the property to claim?
Yes, you must be living in the property to make a claim.

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