Housing Disrepair

Can you pursue a claim against your landlord for housing disrepairs?

Not many people know that they can pursue claims against their landlord for housing disrepairs. If you are a tenant living in rented accommodation Landlords are required by law to ensure:-

Structurally safe

Landlords must ensure your house is in a good state of repair structurally

Damp and mould

Landlords must ensure that your house is free from damp and mould

Drains and gutters

Landlords must ensure that your drains and gutters are clear and do not overflow

Vermin and insect infestation

Landlords must ensure that your house is free from vermin and insect infestation

Central heating

Landlords must ensure that your central heating is working adequately

Safe access

Landlords must ensure that you have safe access to electricity, gas and water

Sanitation

Landlords must ensure that your toilets, sinks, basins and baths (sanitation) are working adequately

Landlords have a legal duty to ensure that your property is kept in a good state of repair and is safe and comfortable for tenants to live in.

Under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 your Landlord has a duty to maintain your property and The Homes ( Fitness for Human Habitation ) Act 2018 means that homes should be safe, healthy and free from issues that could cause serious harm.

If you have experienced any of the issues above and have reported them to your Landlord but they have failed to carry out the work within a reasonable amount of time, then you could be eligible to make a claim.

If you have suffered any inconvenience, injury or illness as a result of the disrepair then you could be entitled to compensation and we will also ensure that your Landlord carries out the necessary repairs to your property as soon as possible.

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