HOUSING DISREPAIR CLAIM
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Housing Disrepair Claim
Housing disrepair refers to problems in rented accommodation that your landlord is legally responsible for fixing. Common issues include:
- Persistent damp and mould affecting your health
- Leaks or water damage left untreated
- Broken heating or hot water systems
- Unsafe electrics or structural faults
- Infestations or poor sanitation
How ClaimGrid Can Help?
At ClaimGrid, we specialise in supporting tenants across the UK with housing disrepair claims. Our team will:
- Assess your situation quickly and clearly
- Handle communication with your landlord and solicitors
- Guide you through the process with empathy and professionalism
Don’t suffer in silence. If your landlord has failed to fix essential repairs, contact ClaimGrid today and take the first step towards a safer, healthier home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Housing disrepair occurs when the condition of a rental property deteriorates or becomes unsafe due to a landlord’s negligence. This can include structural problems, heating failures, or issues such as damp and mould. If you are experiencing any of these problems, you may be entitled to claim compensation from your landlord by filing a housing disrepair claim.
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords are legally obliged to maintain their rental properties. This includes:
- Ensuring the roof, walls, and foundations are properly maintained and repaired
- Keeping all heating systems in working order
- Maintaining and repairing drainage, sewage, and plumbing systems
- Ensuring electrical wiring is safe and operational
- Addressing and containing any infestations
If your landlord fails to meet these responsibilities, you may be entitled to file a housing disrepair claim and seek compensation
A housing disrepair claim is a legal process that allows tenants to secure necessary repairs and compensation when their landlord has failed to act within a reasonable time after issues have been reported.
Compensation is a statutory right, designed to reflect the rent paid for a property during the period it was in disrepair. It is recovered directly from the landlord. The amount awarded depends on:
- The severity of the disrepair
- The length of time you have lived with the problem
- The impact it has had on your daily life
Specialist solicitors, often working on a no win, no fee basis, have extensive experience in successfully pursuing these claims on behalf of tenants living in poor conditions.
There are a wide range of problems that can affect tenants and rental properties, often leading to housing disrepair claims. Some of the most common issues include:
- Damp and mould
- Plumbing faults
- Structural damage
- Lack of heating or hot water
- Electrical hazards
- Infestations
While many other circumstances may justify a claim, these are among the most frequent cases handled by housing disrepair specialists.
You can start a housing disrepair claim once you have notified your landlord about the problems in your rental property and they have failed to resolve them within a reasonable timeframe. It is important that you provide proper notice, ideally in writing, and keep a record of all communication with your landlord regarding the issue.
Submit your details below to begin your claim with CLAIMGRID.