If you are a tenant living in rented property which has fallen into disrepair you may have a disrepair claim against your landlord. If your landlord has failed to repair faults or not kept the house in good condition you may find that your home becomes damaged. All landlords have a legal obligation to maintain the structure and exterior of their property to a reasonable standard of repair.
The landlord’s obligations are set out under several pieces of legislations, namely, the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1985 which applies to tenancies entered into after 1961. In summary, section 11 ensures the landlord will:
Damage to belongings – you can include the value of this damage in your claim for compensation. Examples of this can include mould-affected clothing and bedding, carpets ruined by a leak or electrical appliances damaged by electrical problems. Compensation for damage to belongings will only cover the cost to you of repairing or replacing the damaged goods. This would mean that you may get less than the cost of the item new, as you would be expected to buy second hand items to replace them. You would need evidence such as photographs, and receipts to show you have had to purchase a replacement or repair the item or items.
The amount of compensation you will receive depends on the severity of the disrepair, how long the disrepair has been present and the effect on you as an individual.
We are highly experienced in helping people who have suffered because of failures on the part of their landlord , especially against local councils and housing associations. We understand that making a claim against your landlord may appear daunting at first, but we are here to make sure the process remains as straightforward and stress-free as possible. We will guide you through the entire process, providing the assistance you require every step of the way.
Call us on 0161 624 0387 to receive expert advice from one of our specialist lawyers.
In most cases, we can offer what are called conditional fee arrangements (“no win, no fee”) and “after the event” insurance to protect you from the costs associated with your case.
Call us on 0161 624 0387 to receive expert advice from one of our specialist lawyers on a no win no fee basis.