Housing Disrepair

What to Do If Your Landlord Fails to Provide a Gas Safety Certificate

This blog post equips tenants with the knowledge and tools to handle situations where landlords fail to supply a Gas Safety Certificate. It covers landlord obligations, how to request the certificate, reporting negligent landlords to the HSE, and seeking professional advice.

March 7, 2023

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Housing Disrepair

Preventing Vermin Infestations in Your Rental: Tips for Tenants

This blog post offers tenants a proactive approach to preventing vermin infestations. From sealing potential entry points and safely storing food to maintaining cleanliness and collaborating with landlords, these strategies help create an environment that deters rodents and insects.

March 7, 2023

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Housing Disrepair

Claiming Compensation for Housing Disrepair: A Tenant’s Toolkit

This blog post serves as a practical toolkit for tenants considering compensation claims due to housing disrepair. It covers how to identify key issues, gather essential evidence, and work with a specialist solicitor.

March 7, 2023

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Housing Disrepair

Addressing Housing Disrepair in Leeds

Situated in West Yorkshire, England, experiences cool summers, mild winters, and consistent rainfall throughout the year. The city's weather patterns can have a significant impact on properties, as persistent moisture and dampness often contribute to mould growth, structural deterioration, and damage to external features such as roofs, walls, and gutters.

March 7, 2023

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Housing Disrepair

How Much Compensation for Housing Disrepair Claims

Living in a poorly maintained home can negatively affect your daily life and even your health, especially when the responsibility for repairs falls on your landlord. If your landlord is not taking the necessary steps to address these issues, it can cause significant distress.

March 7, 2023

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Housing Disrepair

How Long do Landlords have to Fix Problems UK

This blog provides an overview of the key aspects of repairing obligations for landlords and tenants, including the specific responsibilities outlined in Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, exceptions to the Act, and the importance of a clear tenancy agreement.

March 7, 2023

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Housing Disrepair

Know Your Rights: Housing Disrepair Claims for Breaches of the Fitness for Human Habitation Act

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 provides a guide with 29 points that a landlord must adhere to in order for their property to be deemed fit for habitation. In this article, we will explore these 29 points and their significance in ensuring that homes in the UK are fit for human habitation.

March 7, 2023

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Housing Disrepair

Compensation for Housing Disrepair: A Guide to Applying for Claims

Housing disrepair is defined as a dwelling that has deteriorated to an unacceptable living standard due to a landlord's negligence. Examples of disrepair commonly leading to compensation cases include mould and damp, pest infestations, faulty sewage systems, and broken installations for water, heating, electricity, or gas.

March 7, 2023

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