Discover today if our panel of SRA regulated, housing disrepair solicitors can help you claim compensation. Each claim may be worth £1,000s
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Crumbling plasterwork throughout
Damaged or unsafe roof
Flooding / water damage
Severe mould
Sinking floors or building
Faulty electrics
Damaged or unsafe external walls
Exposed asbestos
Extensive repair problems
Vermin infestations
What is it?
More and more, tenants are living in poor housing conditions with rising damp, mould, leaks, dangerous electrics, and vermin infestations which their landlord should have repaired
Whether you live in social housing or council housing, your landlord is responsible for making sure you live in a safe and habitable environment
The tenancy agreement you signed should provide the protection that your landlord will keep the property in a good state of repair. Unfortunately, landlords don't always fulfil their obligations. If this happens, you can make a claim on the basis of breach of contract. The landlord's obligation usually only covers the structure, exterior, and supply of utilities to the property. For example, the basis of a disrepair claim could be for damage caused by a water leak as opposed to condensation
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Can I claim?
We can help tenants who feel they are being ignored by their landlord. But in order to qualify for a valid claim, our panel of experts will need to look for the following things:
If the above scenario sounds like you or a loved one, let our expert group of solicitors help. Find out if you can claim today by filling our quick and easy eligibility form
What is it I'll be claiming for?
Repair issues in your home can cause all sorts of problems for you and your family. If your landlord doesn't fix your disrepair, you may suffer from both physical health issues and mental health problems.
You could also be left with damaged property, and forced to deal with many other inconveniences
Disrepair compensation takes all of this into account. Our expert panel's objective is to secure compensation for all of the troubles you have been put through and any harm suffered as a result of the disrepair.
The disrepair compensation you can claim is:
The compensation received can also cover your legal costs should your case go to court. Our panel of housing solicitors can inform you exactly how much you should look to recover when you start your claim
How we can help
At Sandstone Legal, we fight to protect tenants in vulnerable conditions who have been ignored by their landlords
We have successfully managed and secured redress for numerous cases of tenants suffering from disrepair. We know that living with damp, mould, or faulty electrics can seriously affect the physical and mental wellbeing of you and your loved ones, which is why we go the extra mile to try to secure compensation and that any repairs you need get carried out. You have the right to live in a safe home — we can help
At Sandstone Legal, we operate our housing disrepair claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means that, at no cost to you, we will check whether you have a valid claim
FAQs
How long is the claim process?
In most cases, a letter from our team will result in property repairs being completed by your landlord. However, if the case does need to go to court it could take between 9 and 12 months to obtain the compensation. Our group of housing solicitors will inform you how long your claim should take at the beginning of your case
Will I need to pay anything upfront to make a claim?
No. All of the claims that the panel take on are brought forward on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means you don't need to pay anything to us upfront, and will only need to pay our panel a fee if your claim is successful. Our panel of solicitors are happy to discuss this in more depth
How do I know if I am eligible to make a claim?
If you're a Housing Association or Council tenant living in a property with any of the disrepair issues listed above, then there is a good chance that you are eligible for compensation. If you have informed your landlord and they have not carried out the repairs, you should get in touch as soon as possible. Fill out our short enquiry form now to check if you are eligible
Do I still need to pay my rent if I am claiming?
Yes, you must pay your full rent and maintain your contractual obligations
Can I claim if I have moved out of the property?
No, unfortunately not. You must be living in the property
