HOUSING DISREPAIR SOLICITORS
Has your landlord failed to make repairs?
If you’re living with damp, mould, leaks or other serious problems in your home,
our specialist solicitors can advise you on your rights and the options available to seek
the necessary repairs and compensation where recoverable.
✓ Specialist housing law solicitors
✓ No Win No Fee funding may be available
✓ Council, Housing Association & Private Tenant claims
✓ SRA regulated solicitors
Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
under SRA number 643633.
under SRA number 643633.
Check If We Can Help You
It only takes 60 seconds
Answer a few quick questions about your housing problem.
Your answers will help our housing team understand your circumstances and assess how we may be able to assist.
Answer a few quick questions about your housing problem.
Your answers will help our housing team understand your circumstances and assess how we may be able to assist.
How we can help you?
We provide specialist advice and representation across a range of housing and landlord &
tenant matters.
tenant matters.
Housing Disrepair
We advise and represent tenants where landlords have failed to carry out necessary repairs, including damp, mould, leaks and structural problems.
Possession & Eviction
We advise and represent tenants facing possession proceedings, including matters involving rent arrears and alleged breaches of tenancy.
Council & Social Housing
We advise on council housing matters, homelessness applications and challenges to relevant local authority decisions.
Common Housing Problems
Common Housing Problems We Deal With
Damp & Mould
Including rising damp, penetrating damp and relevant condensation problems.
Heating Problems
Problems involving defective heating.
Water Leaks
Problems involving unresolved water leaks and associated property disrepair.
Electrical Problems
Problems involving defective electrical installations.
Mice Infestation
Mice entering or remaining in a property where the problem may be associated with disrepair.
Sewage & Drainage
Housing problems involving sewage and related drainage issues.
Structural Problems
Structural disrepair and matters involving possible subsidence.
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See the full range of housing disrepair matters we handle.
Your rights as a tenant
Your landlord has legal responsibilities concerning the condition of your home.
Depending on your tenancy and circumstances, these can include responsibilities concerning:
- The structure and exterior of the property
- Installations for water, gas and electricity
- Sanitation
- Space heating and water heating
- The fitness of the property for human habitation
If you have reported disrepair and your landlord has failed to take appropriate action, our housing team can advise you on your rights and the options available.
Need advice now?
Our specialist housing team can assess your
situation and explain the options available to you.
situation and explain the options available to you.
Our 5-Step Process
We keep the process clear and straightforward from the first conversation onwards.
Tell us about your problem
Complete our quick assessment form or speak to our housing team.
We assess your case
We review the information you provide and advise you on the available options.
Evidence is considered
Relevant evidence may include photographs, correspondence, repair records and professional reports.
Action is taken
Where appropriate we take steps to pursue repairs and any recoverable compensation.
Repairs & compensation
Where appropriate, we can pursue the necessary repairs and any compensation that may be recoverable in your circumstances.
Why Choose Housing Disrepair Law
Specialist Housing Law Advice
Our team has experience advising on housing disrepair and landlord and tenant matters.
Property Inspections
Where applicable to the matter, our housing team can visit the property as part of assessing the disrepair.
No Win No Fee
Housing disrepair matters may be accepted under a No Win No Fee arrangement, depending on the circumstances and our assessment of the case.
Clear Advice
We explain your options and the steps involved in your matter.
Regulated Solicitors
The legal services are provided by solicitors authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Support Throughout Your Matter
Our team will keep you informed as your matter progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is housing disrepair?
Housing disrepair generally concerns problems with the condition of a rented property where responsibility for repair may rest with the landlord.
What types of disrepair can you help with?
Our housing practice includes matters involving damp and mould, mice infestation, structural problems, water leaking, defective heating and electrical problems, sewage, statutory nuisance, noise nuisance and odour.
Do I need to report the problem to my landlord?
Giving your landlord notice of a repair problem can be important in a housing disrepair matter. Keep copies of emails, messages, letters and repair reference numbers where possible.
What evidence should I keep?
Useful evidence may include photographs, videos, correspondence with your landlord, repair records, inspection reports and evidence of loss or damage.
Can I claim compensation?
Compensation may be available in appropriate circumstances where a landlord has breached their obligations and this has caused loss, damage or inconvenience. Whether compensation is recoverable will depend on the facts and evidence of the individual case.
Do you offer No Win No Fee?
No Win No Fee funding may be available for appropriate housing disrepair matters, depending on the circumstances and assessment of the case. The terms of any funding arrangement will be explained before you agree to proceed.