If you are living in a council home, or housing association property your landlord is required to ensure that your home is fit for human habitation and in proper working order.
Housing disrepair is when a rented property deteriorates or requires repairs so that it is safe and suitable to live in, it is your landlord’s responsibility to ensure a reasonable living standard is met.
Housing disrepair usually consists of the following issues:
Mould or damp problems, pest infestations, leaks & water damage, broken heating systems, faulty electrical wiring, internal deterioration, gutters, drains & pipes, structural issues, broken kitchen, bathroom fittings & more. Take action and contact our team today on 0333 050 8887
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Find out if you’re eligible to file a NO WIN, NO FEE disrepair claim today.
To be able to bring a successful disrepair claim against your landlord you will need to show that your landlord has breached their repairing obligations. The issues regarding housing disrepair mainly include the following:
Your landlord cannot charge you for any of the repair work listed above and they are responsible for these repairs irrespective of what your tenancy agreement says. However, if your landlord agrees they may also be responsible for additional repairs too, this depends on your tenancy agreement. If you’re looking for advice contact our team today on 0333 050 8887
We are national housing disrepair solicitors, we can assist you no matter where you live providing that it is in England. Our Barnsley branch can assist tenants in all postcodes so don’t worry if your postcode isn’t listed below, simply contact us.
Postcode district: S70, S71, S72, S73, S74, S75
Post town: Sheffield
Dialling code: 01226
Population: 95194
Elevation: 97m (318ft)
County: South Yorkshire
Country: England
Don't worry as we can help you with all of the problems below & more on a NO WIN – NO FEE basis.
On average, depending on the landlord and their available resources, in our experience a case usually takes between 9 – 12 months from the initial instruction to the claim being settled and paid.
Legal aid helps with very serious cases of disrepair or bad housing conditions. There must be a serious risk to your health or safety in your home. If you’re on a low income, you may be able to get legal aid to apply for a court order to make the property safe.
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