Get the repairs done - it's the law
Whether you are renting from a private landlord, a housing
association or a council, the law in England and Wales imposes
strict requirements on all landlords to ensure that your property
is kept in good condition.
The law says that “repair” involves the
structure or exterior of a property. Examples of disrepair include
a leaking roof, damp, rotten woodwork, leaking windows, or blocked
or broken gutters, drains and external pipes.
Specialist legal advice in housing disrepair cases
If your landlord has failed to carry out
necessary repairs, for example if your home has a leak, or
suffers from damp, or the central heating system is not working, we
can help you. We will use the power of the court to force your
landlord to make the repairs and help you to claim
compensation for the inconvenience that this has caused.
Our experienced and sympathetic team of
housing law solicitors in London can help you with your housing
disrepair problems by:
- Forcing your landlord to carry out repairs to your property by
seeking an order from the County Court
- Helping you to bring a claim for compensation against your
landlord for the distress and inconvenience that you have suffered
because of their failure to repair your property
- Advising you on your rights under the Environmental Protection
Act if the property has become unfit for human habitation.
If you would like more information on your
landlord’s legal obligations,
click here.
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