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Faulty heating
Defective guttering
Leaking roof
Damp and mould
Unsafe flooring
Unsafe stairs
Rising damp
Vermin
External drainage
Plumbing problems
Faulty windows
Damaged brickwork/ Structural cracksHousing Disrepair Compensation Guide
A landlord has a legal duty to maintain the exterior and structure of any property he or she rents out. If there is a problem that is either identified in an inspection or reported by a tenant, a landlord must carry out a competent repair within a reasonable amount of time. If there is a failure to do so, a tenant could claim compensation for the damage this negligence has caused.
What can you claim compensation for?
If your landlord fails to address a repair even after you have served a notice, you will be able to pursue a housing disrepair claim. If your case is successful, you will be awarded a sum of compensation. The amount will vary depending upon the extent of damage and inconvenience you have suffered. However, all settlements will cover the following four elements:-
Damage to belongings
If your own belongings have been damaged as a direct consequence of the disrepair, you will be able to claim the expense of replacing or repairing these items. This may include, for example, the cost incurred due to damaged bedding, clothes, curtains, carpets and furniture. The amount of compensation for damage to your belongings will be calculated by your solicitor.
Damage to health
If your health has been adversely affected as a result of the disrepair, you will be able to claim for the pain and suffering this has caused you. The amount of compensation for damage to your health will reflect the extent of physical and emotional injury you have sustained. It may also be possible to recover other costs you have incurred because of your poor health – for example, a loss of earnings.
Inconvenience
If you haven’t been able to use your home in the normal way because of the disrepair, you will be able to claim for the inconvenience you have encountered. Again, the amount of compensation will depend upon the extent of disruption that has been caused.
Abatement of rent
If you have not been able to live in your home because of the disrepair, you could be entitled to an abatement of rent, whereby you claim back some of the rent you have paid. The amount of compensation will be determined by how much of your house was considered unfit for habitation, and how long you suffered this inconvenience for.
WHO WE AREWhy Choose
Housing Law Solicitors
There are many good reasons to choose our housing solicitors when you are looking for housing disrepair compensation. The first is our excellent reputation as industry leaders in this area of the law, with 5-star customer rated reviews and all of the clients who’ve used our services for Housing Law Solicitors saying they would recommend us to others. As they say, word of mouth, is the best advertising you can get. Members of our housing team have also been recognised by some of the top legal directories in the UK.
Our solicitors take a holistic, personalised approach to housing disrepair compensation to each and every case. We know the process of obtaining housing disrepair compensation can be a very distressing experience and mounting a credible case without expert help is extremely difficult if not impossible. Our solicitors will listen to you and offer their advice in an honest, transparent manner, explaining your options clearly. They’ll also keep you updated on your case and work tirelessly to secure the best resolution for you.
Housing Law SolicitorsCan I Get Legal Aid?
Are you looking for housing disrepair compensation. Legal aid can help meet the costs of legal advice and representation in a court.
You’ll usually need to show that:
- your case is eligible for legal aid
- the problem is serious
- you cannot afford to pay for legal costs
You could for example get legal aid if:
- you’re at risk of homelessness or losing your home
- your mortgage company has decided to take you to court
- eviction
- disrepair issues, if there is a serious risk to your health
- your landlord wants to take possession because of anti-social behaviour
- If you are a tenant or mortgagee
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How Housing Law Solicitors Can Help
Resolving any type of housing issues, including housing disrepair compensation involves several steps, starting with providing initial advice on outcomes of housing matters. This advice is crucial, as it prevents you from accidentally incriminating yourself or making a mistake that could work against you in court further down the line. At Housing Law Solicitors, we also:
- Provide advice in relation to housing procedures and what to expect next
- Protect the rights of people facing anti-social behaviour
- Attend landlord interviews with you to ensure that proper procedure is followed and that you’ve the legal advice you need to answer questions appropriately
Housing Disrepair Compensation Specialist SolicitorsWhat To Do Next
Our expert housing solicitors can provide tenants with housing advice and assistance. Especially when it comes to housing disrepair compensation. NHS It’s essential to seek expert legal representation immediately. Time is of the essence. A person who has been facing housing issues has the right to legal representation as soon as they ask for it. Our housing solicitors will uphold your legal rights from the start to ensure that you’re treated fairly and to establish the facts in the case as soon as possible.
If you’re in this kind of situation, don’t hesitate. Call our housing law team on 0800 061 4996. We have our liaison team waiting to help.
Even if your case has progressed further than this, our Housing Law Solicitors can still help. It may be the case that you aren’t happy with your legal representation, or the charges against you have changed. In these circumstances. It’s always better to simply call our friendly housing law team to discuss the details of your case further for expert advice you can rely on. Our housing solicitor liaison team will clearly and honestly lay out the strategic options available to you, offering a realistic prediction of how the case will unfold and advise on how to achieve a positive outcome. We are always waiting to help.
Housing Law Solicitors
If you’re facing housing issues or an anti-social behaviour order, contact our experts at Housing Law Solicitors with access in London, Birmingham, Manchester. We are the number 1 choice to provide expert advice and legal representation anywhere in the UK. So, whatever your situation and wherever you are based, we’ll be there for you.
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