Housing Disrepair Liverpool
We Are Expert Housing Disrepair Solicitors working for Liverpool tenants
If your housing association or your council property is in disrepair, our Liverpool housing disrepair solicitors are on hand to assist you in making a claim against your landlord to do the repairs and compensation. For more information get in touch with our team today at 0161 697 5950.
We will accept claims for repair against Councils & Housing Associations. You can claim compensation for a range of disrepair issues. Our service is on a No-Win, No fee basis.
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Liverpool Housing Disrepair Claims
Housing disrepair refers to the condition of your home, which it is not properly maintained and is in poor condition.
This can include issues such as:
- Water leaks and plumbing issues.
- Damp & mould.
- Defective windows and doors.
- Defective bathrooms, toilets and drainage issues.
- Problems with heating and hot water.
- Structural issues.
- Pest Infestations
Housing disrepair can have a negative impact on the health and well-being of residents.
If your landlord does not repair the disrepair issues you may able to claim for housing disrepair.
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When You Can Make a Claim for Housing Disrepair?
A housing disrepair claim can be made when a tenant has reported the problem to their landlord, and the landlord has failed to take reasonable steps to address the issue and within a reasonable time then the tenant is justified in making a claim for housing disrepair. This is especially so if the issues pose a risk to the health and safety of the residents or affects the property’s habitability.
In the UK, tenants can make a claim for housing disrepair under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Defective Premises Act 1972. The claim can also be brought under the common law of negligence and a breach of the terms of the tenancy agreement.
It is important to note that before making a claim, tenants should document the disrepair, report it to the landlord, and give the landlord a reasonable amount of time to carry out the repairs. In some cases, tenants may have the right to make the repairs themselves and claim the costs back from the landlord.
Contact us at 0161 697 5950 for any guidance and consultation. You may also use a housing disrepair calculator to check how much compensation you will get in case of a claim.
How Our Housing Disrepair Solicitors Covering Liverpool Can Help You
Our Housing disrepair solicitors Liverpool can help you navigate the legal process and advocate for your rights as a tenant. They can assist you in several ways, such as:
Advising you on your legal rights: Our Liverpool solicitors can advise you on your rights under the Landlord and Tenant Act, the Defective Premises Act, and help you understand the legal process such as the pre-action protocol (before going to court) and any litigation work (at Court if and when required)
Documenting the disrepair: They can help you with documenting the disrepair in your home through photographs, videos, and other evidence that can be used to support your claim. They will send out an independent expert surveyor to report the disrepair for free – the report will outline all the disrepair in your home the likely cause of it and who is to blame. The report will also have a schedule of work that is required at your home.
Reporting the disrepair to the landlord: They can help you report the disrepair to your landlord formally via a letter of claim and get them to carry out repairs they are responsible for within an agreed time and get you compensation for inconvenience, health, personal injury and loss of belongings
Negotiating with the landlord: They can help you negotiate with the landlord to reach a resolution, such as an agreement for the landlord to make the repairs and give you compensation.
Representing you in court: If the landlord fails to make the repairs or refuses to come to a settlement agreement, they can represent you in court and advocate for your rights on a no-win no fee basis.
Helping you with compensation claim: They can help you pursue a compensation claim for any harm or loss that has been caused by the disrepair, such as inconvenience, health, medical expenses, loss of property value, or other damages.
It is important to note that there is a long waiting list for Liverpool tenants to get their houses repaired by the landlord. Hiring a solicitor will be helpful to get work done faster or when facing a difficult landlord. Read More
Most Frequent Ask Question
You may claim compensation for any health issue that the maintenance has caused the person who lives or living in the house. The amount you get will be contingent on a variety of variables such as the seriousness of your disease and how long it’s lasted.
If you are unable to utilize certain areas of your home due to the issues that you face, you could be able to receive a cash lump sum or a part-rent reimbursement in the time of deterioration.