Housing Disrepair
If you live in the property which has fallen into a state of disrepair and you have reported the matter to your local council / housing association or private landlord. Despite this the no steps have been taken to bring your property up to standard, then you may be entitled to compensation and a refund of rent*. Our panel of solicitors operate on a no win no fee basis and can offer you a free home survey to assess any damage.
As a tenant of any rented house, be that with your local council or housing association, you have the right to live in a safe and well-maintained property. Your landlord or housing association has a responsibility to carry out repairs you have reported to them in a timely manner and to a satisfactory standard. If disrepair problems in your home have made you or someone in your household ill, damaged your belongings or caused you inconvenience you may be eligible to claim compensation. You may also be able to claim back rent if you haven’t been able to use part or all of your home because of the disrepair. Have you made a complaint about any of the following types of damage to your council or housing association and they weren’t fixed? You may be eligible for compensation
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