If you live in a rented council home, or a social housing 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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A tenant can file a Housing Disrepair Claim, which is a legal procedure in which they may sue their landlord for property deterioration.
Your landlord is obliged by law to keep your rented property in a habitable state for you to live in. If you have been ignored by your landlord it may be time to file a housing disrepair claim.
If you’re looking for advice contact our team today on 0333 050 8887
Our Basingstoke, (Hampshire) team of housing disrepair solicitors will assist you on a no win no fee basis, we will listen to your unique circumstances and assist you in filing a claim for disrepair against your landlord for failing to keep your property in a habitable state.
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The legal definition of disrepair is “warranted deterioration.” The following are the most frequent disrepair issues in rented homes: cold, usually brought on by insufficient heating. clogged drains.
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Section 11, specifies that landlords have an absolute and non-excludable responsibility to make routine maintenance. It is incorporated into all tenancy agreements unless the contract: began before October 24, 1961; or is for a fixed term of seven years or more (with limited exceptions).
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