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    IS YOUR HOME IN NEED OF REPAIRS?

    IS YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH AT RISK?

    Everyone has a right to live in a well-kept property, but unfortunately home owners fail to take responsibility. Every rental property on the market owned by either a housing association, council, or a private landlord must meet certain standards that ensure they are safe and suitable for tenants to live in. As a tenant living in a rented apartment, your landlord is under obligation by law to ensure the accommodation is safe and hazard-free. It can be devastating when your landlord is aware of your suffering but never responds to your complaint which can lead to claiming for disrepair.

    If you are Living in a house and your Landlord turns a blind eye to your complaint for repairs, it can have a detrimental effect on your health in the case of escalating mould and damps. As a tenant in a rental accommodation, your landlord is under obligation by law to ensure that:

    • A Property Is Safe And Hazard-Free.
    • Drainages And Gutters Are clear.
    • The Apartment Is Free From Damp and Mould.
    • There Is Safe Access To Gas, Water And Electricity.
    • The Heating System Is Working As Should Be.
    • The Rental Property Has An Energy Performance Certificate.
    • Sanitation Facilities Like Sinks, Basins And Toilets Are Working Properly.
    • Your Deposit Is Protected In A Government-Approved Scheme.

    It can be quite frustrating when your landlord or housing association refuses to respond to poor living conditions in your apartment. Read on as we discuss the most common housing disrepair issues, what you can do if your landlord won’t repair the issues in your home and house to make disrepair claims.

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    Common Housing Disrepair Issues In Private, Social And Council Housing.

    FLOODING AND WATER LEAKS

    Are you experiencing persistent flooding and water leaks? Flooding and water leaks expose you to health and safety risks and ultimately lead to disrepair claims. Water damage is a serious issue in any apartment and must be addressed quickly to prevent it from entering into your property and damaging your belongings or even causing damps.

    STRUCTURAL DEFECT TO THE PROPERTY

    Structural issues can be ticking time bombs as they often represent the root cause of other problems in a property, many of which can result in disrepair claims. For instance, broken stairs and rails, broken ceilings or roof, cracked walls, rotten window or door frames, severely cracked wall plaster and loose tiles etc.

    RODENT AND PEST INFESTATION

    Has your landlord’s failure to uphold the structural integrity of your home forced you to start living with unwelcome guests? If disrepair in your home has caused you so much infestation, you can claim compensation through a housing disrepair association or contact our team of specialist solicitors to investigate your claim.

    DAMP OR MOULD ISSUES

    Many housing disrepair cases are due to failure on the part of the landlord to deal with damp and mould. When a disrepair in your house caused by water from outside affects the entire structure of the building it can result in mould and penetrating damps if not addressed on time. Damp and mould can expose tenants to serious health issues and make the environment unsafe to live in.

    BOILERS AND ELECTRICS

    Many landlords fail when it comes to ensuring the heating system in the home is in optimum condition. Faulty electrics are hazardous to live with and should be repaired to avoid fire disaster.

    Problems with the roof, windows, gutters and drains

    The windows, roof, drains and gutters are crucial to your health and safety in a rented home. It is the responsibility of your landlord to maintain these structures.

    WHAT IS HOUSING DISREPAIR?

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    Housing disrepair is simply a poor state of a property that needs to be put in order by a negligent landlord, which falls below the quality standard of habitation. Poor living conditions by tenants can affect their safety and general wellbeing.

    When the condition of a rented property has deteriorated and is in need of repairs to become safe and suitable for tenants to live in. This negative change in quality could be physical damage to the exterior or interior, or infestation, plumbing problems, mould issues, or anything that prevents you from living normally in the rented property.

    Is your rented property in need of repair? Have you reported the issues and your landlord has failed to carry out necessary work within a reasonable period of time? Have you suffered discomfort, illness or injury as a result of the disrepair? Our Housing disrepair Solicitors can help you claim for disrepair, if you have a strong claim to sue your landlord for negligence.

    DRAINAGE PROBLEMS AND INSECURITY

    The windows, roof, drains and gutters are crucial to your health and safety in your home. Security is paramount in any apartment. Drainages and drains must be properly cleaned and maintained in your home. Windows , doors, gates, fences, must be secure. But if the landlord does not care about the safety of tenants living in his property it can lead to more disrepair problems.

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    The Most Common Housing Disrepair Claims

    The most common housing disrepair claims can be classified into three, compensation claims relating to health, if a tenant suffers health issues as a direct result of unrepairs. Secondly, compensation claims relating to damage to personal property, if a tenant's personal belongings were damaged due to disrepair they can make a claim. Lastly, claim for general inconveniences. If a part of your apartment is abandoned or uninhabitable because of the dilapidating level of disrepair it can be classified as a general inconvenience.

    • Claiming For Damages To Personal Property.
    • Claiming Compensation For Injuries Or Health Related Problems.
    • Claiming For General Inconveniences Caused By Disrepair.

    Common Housing Disrepair Issues In Private, Social And Council Housing.

    Property owners and landlords are obligated by law to make sure that every property they lease out to tenants is structurally habitable. Many tenants who rent accommodation experience repair problems whether in private or social houses. Disrepair problems can be either issues within the exterior or interior structure of the property. The implications may be infestation, plumbing problems, mould issues, or anything that may prevent tenants from living normally in the rented property. Common housing disrepair issues that may lead to housing disrepair claims include:

    What Are Housing Disrepair Claims?

    Housing disrepair claims are legal actions taken against negligent Landlords for failing to maintain their property that has fallen into disrepair, leading to poor living conditions for occupants. It involves filing a case against a landlord or housing association to claim compensation for not fixing poor living conditions in their property that exposed tenants to risk and health hazards. Disrepair claims are tough to handle and therefore require experienced housing disrepair solicitors.

    Renters have a legal right to enjoy a well kept home but when this is not the case, a landlord can be liable to offer compensation based on the seriousness of the disrepair and the life changing injury or accident caused by his neglect. Even a next door house in disrepair can be devastating to other occupants especially if they share common boundaries, this can lead to claim for disrepair.

    On the other hand, a housing association disrepair claim has to do with disrepair claims by tenants living in social housing that needs repairs but were neglected by their housing association landlord. Tenants can take action to sue any housing association that fails in its duty to carry out crucial repairs. If you find yourself in that situation, our social housing solicitors can assist you to get the repairs you need done. They can also help you claim compensation for damages, injuries and inconveniences.

    Housing disrepair claims can be made only if your landlord has totally refused to carry out needed repairs in your property, putting you and your family at risk. A rented house should provide security, so tenants rely on their landlord because he is liable to maintain and do necessary repairs as at when due. If your landlord doesn't deal with repairs and this has caused harm to you or your family member, then you may be eligible to receive some compensation. Get advice from one of our housing disrepair solicitors to start your claim for disrepair today.

    What You Can Do If Your Landlord Won’t Carry Out Repairs In Your Home.

    Every Tenant has a right to take legal action against their landlord if he fails to carry out his duties. If disrepair in your home has caused you so much inconvenience, you can claim compensation through a housing disrepair association or contact our team of specialist solicitors to investigate your claim. Tenants living in a rental property have an option to make a complaint, but if they don't get a response, then they can take further steps to get the landlord to fix faults and claim for disrepair.

    1. Carry Out Repairs Yourself & Deduct From Next Rent Payment.

    One step you can take if your private landlord won't deal with repairs is to do the repairs yourself and deduct it from your subsequent rent payment. You must ensure your landlord is aware of your terrible living conditions and the inconveniences it has caused you and your household.

    2. Hold Back Rent.

    Another way to get your landlord to respond to your complaint is to hold back your rent or part of your rent until the landlord completes the repairs.

    3. Stop Your Lease Agreement

    Tenants must also check and find out what repairs their landlord is responsible for in order to make informed decisions. Breaking your lease is one of the actions you can take to get out of a hazardous situation.

    4. Seek Legal Advice From Our Disrepair Solicitors.

    You need an experienced solicitor to take you through the process of recovering compensation for damages and injury caused by housing disrepair. You need all the information you can get to help you through your disrepair claims.

    5. File A Claim In Court.

    If the landlord hasn't fixed or responded to a serious issue that poses a threat to your safety like a faulty elevator or broken stair rail, you will have to take stricter measures to get work done. A tenant can sue the Landlord if the situation poses a risk to his health, whether physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Housing disrepair claims by tenants can end in Litigation if it doesn't reach timely settlement.

    NO WIN NO FEE HOUSING DISREPAIR CLAIMS EXPLAINED

    At housingdisrepairclaim.co.uk all of our solicitors work on a No Win No Fee agreement with all our clients. No Win No Fee refers to legal services provided by way of an arrangement that generally means you won’t be expected to pay legal fees unless you win your case. It allows normal members of the public to bring forward housing disrepair legal claims without having to fund the costs out of their own pockets up front.

    No Win No Fee arrangements are generally made available by solicitors offering clients a Conditional Fee Arrangement or “CFA” when acting in a housing disrepair matter.

    A No Win No Fee Agreement is a formal agreement with a Solicitor that generally means you won’t be expected to pay legal fees unless you win your case. It allows normal members of the public to bring a housing disrepair claim without having to fund the costs out of their own pockets up front.

    A No Win, No Fee agreement, means everyone can access justice, even if they do not have the financial means to pay up front for a court case. Any tenant can claim for disrepair without breaking the bank because they are equally entitled to justice. This is vital to ensure the interests of justice are upheld and that victims are able to pursue their legal rights.

    Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs)

    With a CFA if your case loses, you will not pay your solicitor anything.

    If your case is successful, you will need to pay your legal costs for representation. These vary depending on which firm you use. However, these costs are generally recovered from the losing party, or defendant and your solicitor manages this process for you.

    You may also be required to pay a Success Fee to your chosen law firm. This is a percentage-based fee that comes out of your compensation if you win the case. This amount will be agreed by you and your solicitors at the start of your claim but is no more than 25% of your total compensation in relation to any personal injury aspect of your potential claim and 50% in relation to any other aspect of your potential claim.

    The level of the success charged will be between 0 – 25% for any personal injury aspect of your potential claim and 50% in relation to any other aspect of your potential claim and is assessed by panel law firms on a case by case basis. When choosing the level of the success fee being charged each panel law firm will have an individual assessment criteria but generally the case will be assessed on:

    Will I Ever Have to Pay Anything?

    In addition to the success fee set out above, in the event that you terminate the agreement with the Panel Law Firm other than during the cancellation period then the firm may charge a termination fee. You should discuss this carefully with your solicitor so you fully understand your rights and obligations under your CFA.

    What is ATE Insurance and Do I Need It?

    After The Event Insurance is a product your solicitor may advise you to take out alongside your CFA. It provides an insurance policy to cover any potential costs in the event your case is unsuccessful. Generally, ATE is designed to cover the costs of disbursements incurred (medical records, expert fees, barristers fees etc) and/or and potential adverse legal costs orders made for you to pay the defendant’s legal costs. If you have ATE in place, such costs can be covered by the insurance policy.

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    HOW WE WORK

    We work with a Panel of experienced housing disrepair solicitors. This means we can find the right Solicitor for your case with the necessary expertise. If we believe you may be able to pursue a claim for housing disrepair we can provide you with the dedicated details of one of our Panel of Specialist Housing Disrepair Solicitors so they can provide you with a legal assessment of your potential housing disrepair claim.

    You are under no obligation to use or instruct the Panel Law Firms we work with and you are free to choose any legal representation you wish.

    We do not charge any fee for our services. We are paid an advertising fee by the Panel Law Firms we work with for the advertising services we provide, but our service is free of charge to you.

    HOUSING DISREPAIR SOLICITORS NO WIN NO FEE

    Has a member of your family suffered an injury or medical condition caused directly from a disrepair, you may be eligible to claim some compensation. If you're ready to take legal action to get the compensation you deserve, our no win no fee agreement is a sure way to cover costs. Our Housing Disrepair Solicitors can take on your case on a no win no fee basis, that means, there is no financial obligation to you. They can help you get work done in your apartment and fight for the compensation you deserve.

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    FAQ

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    This is a term that describes a rented property in need of repair in order to qualify as safe and suitable for tenants to live in. This is when the condition of a rented property has deteriorated and is in need of repairs to become safe and suitable for tenants to live in. This negative change in quality could be physical damage to the exterior or interior, or infestation, plumbing problems, mould issues, or anything that prevents you from living normally in the rented property.
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    Landlord negligence is when a landlord fails to uphold their duty of care towards a tenant – resulting in discomfort, illness or injury. Under the law if a Landlord's inaction is the root cause of a tenant's harm the court can hold him liable whether or not his acts were unintentional. When a Landlord is Negligent ignores unsafe premises that can lead to accidents or injuries. If he was informed of these dangerous living conditions before an accident occurred, a tenant could receive compensation for any damages that could have been avoided.
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    The housing disrepair law – the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 – stipulates the responsibilities of a landlord and the crucial role they play to ensure the safety of their tenants. If a rental property is in a state of disrepair, a victim can possibly make a claim under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act. The law states clearly that it is the landlord's duty to keep an accommodation in good condition and carry out most repairs in the property.
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    This is a type of lawsuit that involves legal proceedings by a tenant against their landlord for failing to keep the house in good condition and fix its damage.
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    Yes. If your landlord has failed to keep the house in good condition and repair faults in your home, you can make a claim through the Housing Ombudsman or contact a housing solicitor for help.
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    Yes. If your landlord has failed to maintain parts of your rented property and ignored requests to fix these issues, you can sue your landlord for negligence.
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    Yes. Presence of mould in your home can damage your home and trigger a number of health conditions. You may be able to make claims for compensation if there has been damage to your belongings or you have suffered health issues due to mould presence in your home.

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