Claim Your Housing Disrepair Rebate

Are you living in a council house or in a housing association property?
Is your property in a state of disrepair?
If so, you could be entitled to thousands of pounds worth of compensation.

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Eligible for a Claim?

If you have reported the issues of disrepair to your local council/housing association, and your local council/housing association has failed to make satisfactory repairs to your property, or has simply avoided a conversation regarding the matter, you may be eligible to make a housing disrepair claim.

If your landlord has failed to repair faults or not kept the house in good condition you may find that your home has become damaged. Your local council/housing association have a legal obligation to maintain the structure, the interior and exterior of their property to a reasonable standard of repair.

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Your landlord is legally responsible for maintaining your property to an acceptable standard, which includes;

Ensuring that your home is free of mould or damp.
Carrying out repairs.
Ensuring the boiler is working and meets all health and safety regulations.
Repairing any gas or water leaks.
That your home is free from rodent or insect infestation.
Any Damaged or Unsafe roof.
Exposed Asbestos.
Sinking Floors or Building.
Flooding.
Extensive Repair Problems.
Damaged or Unsafe External Walls.

The fact that the council/housing association has failed to repair your property and made you live in these conditions you may be entitled to compensation if;

· You and/or a member of your family have experienced personal pain, suffering.

· There has been damage to your personal property/belongings.

· You have incurred additional expenses.

· It has caused issues with your and/or a member of your family’s health; and/or.

· It has caused you inconvenience.

Our expert team will fully investigate your claim against your local council/housing association and if they consider you to be entitled to financial compensation, they will pursue the same vigorously on your behalf, on a no win no fee basis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Damp and mould issues, what can I do?

If you are in social housing and you are living with severe damp and mould then you will likely be able to make a claim against the housing association or council.
You would make a claim to compel your social landlord to make the necessary repairs to your home that are causing the damp and mould issues.
You can also claim compensation for any health issues the damp and mould caused, damage to personal belongings, and time you haven’t been able to use certain areas in your house for.
If you are a social housing tenant living with damp and mould, then let our housing disrepair solicitors help you.

Is my claim for housing disrepair on a no win no fee basis?

All of our legal advice for housing disrepair is offered on a no-win-no-fee basis.

Can housing disrepair cause health issues?

Yes. Living in a home that’s in a state of disrepair can have a serious negative affect on your, and your family’s health.
Understandably, living in such a poorly maintained home can cause a lot of stress. It can also cause long lasting illness. For example, housing disrepair can attract vermin and cause serious damp and mould issues, which can cause a number of illnesses.
Asthma and other respiratory illnesses are relatively common amongst those living with serious damp and mould in their home, especially in their bedrooms. It’s important to know that it seems to most often affect younger children, and could affect their health for the rest of their lives.
If you are living with disrepair, severe damp and/or mould and you are worried about your health, then get in touch. Our housing disrepair solicitors can help

How much compensation can I claim for housing disrepair?

The amount of compensation that you could get for housing disrepair varies greatly, depending on a number of different factors. A chat with one of our specialists will allow you to understand what you may be entitled to.

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