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Who Can Claim For Housing Disrepair

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Housing Disrepair
Who Can Claim For Housing Disrepair

All property owners and letting agents have a legal duty to keep the structure and exterior of their apartments in good standard. Therefore, renters living in poor conditions, whose homes are in disrepair can make housing disrepair claims. 

Tenants or renters who have experienced inconveniences or stress because their home makes them ill, can also claim for housing disrepair to get compensation.


If you are a renter living in a property that has fallen into disrepair, you may have a claim against your landlord. When a negligent landlord fails in his duty to keep your home in good condition, tenants claim for disrepair.

 

Living in such poor conditions can cause damage to your personal property or health. You may be entitled to claim compensation and get repairs fixed, if you have given your landlord enough notice and time to fix damages. If your landlord ignored you then you can take legal action against him.

 

What Can You Claim In Compensation?

 

To be eligible for compensation payment, your property must have been in bad condition and the landlord has refused to do something about it. When bringing a Housing Disrepair claim, you can claim compensation for so many reasons especially to recover damage or losses.You can claim compensation for the following:

 

Personal Injury: You can make a personal injury claim for any health problems caused by disrepair such as mould growth. The compensation amount will depend on the severity of your injury and how long you suffered disrepair. You may also be able to recover medical expenses incurred during your injury.

 

Damage To Personal Property: You could receive compensation if your personal belongings have been destroyed or ruined by mould or damp. You may be able to recover the cost of replacing damaged items or the cost of repairing them. You must prove that there was a damage to your personal belongings by taking photos of damages or showing receipts of the items you had to replace.

 

Compensation For Inconveniences: You can claim for any inconveniences caused by housing disrepair if you had to move out of your property or were unable to sleep due to mould issues. You need evidence to claim compensation for damages. Speak to our housing specialists and they will explain further what you could claim.

 

How much can I expect to receive in housing repair damages?

 

When making a claim against a landlord, it is imperative to note and understand that the principal role of a housing law team is to make sure that the home you live in is repaired as soon as possible. Your health and well being is always their main concern.

 

If a housing lawyer believes that you are eligible for financial compensation, it will be because the problems you have experienced have not been resolved for a significant amount of time and have caused you and members of your family distress.

 

All disrepair claims by tenants are unique, so there is not an amount stated as a guide to the level of compensation a tenant could receive. Several factors will all be taken into account which include but not limited to the number of rooms affected by the disrepair, the severity of the problem, the impact on your health and any damage to your personal belongings.

 

No Win No Fee Housing solicitors

 

On investigating, housing disrepair solicitors will let you know if you have an eligible claim. If you do, then they will continue on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis. This is known as a Conditional Fee Agreement, which implies that you are financially secured because, if we do not win your case, there is no payment to be made. It also provides comprehensive clarity for payment that all parties understand and there are no hidden charges.

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