To claim you need to prove:
– Your property has disrepair
– Your Landlord is aware of the disrepair
– Your Landlord has not acted within a reasonable time
To claim you need to prove:
– Your property has disrepair
– Your Landlord is aware of the disrepair
– Your Landlord has not acted within a reasonable time
Nothing. We work on your behalf on a no win, no fee agreement.
Each case is different but the amount you will receive depends on how bad your property is, how long the property has been in disrepair and the issues it has caused for you and your family.
Your landlord has a duty to keep your property well maintained, under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, including:
– The Structure and exterior of your property e.g. Walls, roof, doors, windows, ceilings
– Sinks, baths, toilets, pipes, drains, guttering
– Central Heating, Boiler
– Gas Pipes, Electrical Wiring, and some appliances (e.g. Washing Machine, refrigerator etc.)
– Ensuring your home is free from vermin infestation
You have 6 years to make a claim starting from when your landlord was made aware of the disrepair. You may still be entitled to make a claim even if you no longer live at the property.
We will deal with your landlord on your behalf and all the repairs your property requires will be completed by your landlord within a set time frame.
Our solicitor will send a letter formally making them aware of the claim. If your landlord does not respond then we may be required to issue Court Proceedings.
If your case proceeds to court, then it could take between 9 – 12 months. However, in most cases, a letter from our solicitors to your landlord gets them to fix your property and pay you your compensation much earlier.
You must give your landlord 21 days before making a claim, we can do this for you for free.
Unfortunately, not. Even though it seems unfair to continue to pay rent on a property that is in disrepair not paying your rent would be deemed a breach of your tenancy agreement. Your landlord could then make a counterclaim on this basis.
No. Whether your landlord is the council, a housing association or a private landlord your rights as a tenant do not change and you can make a claim for compensation.