If you live in a council or local housing association property in Edinburgh, or any other uk city we can assist you in claiming compensation from your landlord if the property you reside in has fallen into a state of disrepair. This is commonly known as filing a housing disrepair claim.

As we are NO WIN, NO FEE housing disrepair solicitors, the entire process is free of charge to you. Call us on 0333 050 8887 to start the process or fill in the form.

Yes, Landlords are often responsible for dealing with rising damp. This is because there’s an implied term in your tenancy agreement that says that it’s the landlord’s responsibility to keep the exterior and structure of your home in repair.

Yes, if you are making a mould-related claim for an illness or injury caused by mould, your compensation payout could be worth tens of thousands of pounds. If your mould-related claim is successful, you can expect to receive two types of payout.

The first part of your mould compensation will be general damages. This is the largest payout, which compensates you for the pain and suffering you have experienced as a result of your illness.

According to English law, your landlord is obligated to provide you with a dependable source of heating or hot water at all times. This means that as a tenant, you are entitled to have a central heating system or equipment for space heating in every room of the property that you occupy. The rented property should also have a working boiler for heating water.

Your landlord is responsible for maintaining the hot water and heating systems as well as appliances such as electric heaters that they have supplied. They must also ensure that these systems are kept in proper working order. If you experience any problems with your heating or hot water systems, your landlord must make the repairs and they must pay for said repairs and maintenance themselves.

Landlords have a responsibility to maintain and carry out repair work on the exterior and structure of their rented property, which includes water installations, heating systems, drains and external pipes, sanitary fittings, gas and electricity. This means that if there is a water leak in your rental property, the landlord is responsible for carrying out repairs.

They must also ensure that the property is safe and fit for human habitation. If water damage has resulted from a water leak, the landlord may also be responsible for repairing this damage.

In most cases, a landlord can’t end a tenancy until they have fixed the problem that they are responsible for. However, there may be times when you need to leave early. You might want to end your tenancy if you feel that although your home is safe and fit for human habitation, the landlord hasn’t fixed a problem which means it is no longer suitable for your family.

Landlords are responsible for exterior repairs to a rental property, including damage to doors and windows. This responsibility exists even if the rental agreement says that the tenant is responsible for repairs. Damaged or broken windows and doors can lead to many issues, including damp and mould, and can also be a safety risk.

Landlords should ensure that external windows and doors can close and that they are damp and draught-proof. They should fix any eroded sealants, broken door handles or locks, rotten window frames, faulty hinges or broken glass.

The law dictates that the landlord is responsible for most exterior and structural repairs to the rented property. This responsibility is outlined in Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The Act covers all types of necessary repairs, including those to the structure and exterior of the property. In addition, landlords must keep their rental homes in a state that is fit for human habitation- this includes ensuring that any damage to the property is repaired without delay.

If there are any safety risks posed by deficiencies to the structure or exterior of the home, then it is the landlord’s responsibility to make the necessary repairs at their own cost. Although your tenancy agreement may state that you are responsible for some minor repairs, such as changing light bulbs, most structural repairs are still the landlord’s responsibility.

Housing disrepair is when the condition of a rented house or flat, either through social housing or a private landlord, has deteriorated or changed negatively in comparison to the state of the dwelling at the time you moved in.

This can be damage or deterioration to the exterior that is connected to or forms part of the actual dwelling or interior of the house or flat, their structure and common parts in case of a building divided into flats. The lease outlines whose responsibility it is to maintain the place and failure to do so can result in a housing disrepair claim being made.

You don’t have to reside in Edinburgh for our experts to assist you as we are a national law firm. Wherever you may live if you experience housing disrepair issues with your rental property, our solicitors can help you to understand your rights as a tenant and whether or not your landlord is responsible. We can also advise you on the best course of action to take, which should only be used as a last resort.

Our solicitors have extensive knowledge in housing disrepair cases and are passionate about helping tenants. We understand the importance of providing support and guidance during this difficult time and will do everything possible to help resolve the situation.

If you believe that your landlord is responsible for disrepair and you need legal support, we will help you to understand your rights as a tenant and the best course of action to take.