Despite landlords being legally obliged to keep the properties they rent out in a safe condition and good repair, many tenants are forced to live in substandard or even dangerous homes. If you have notified your landlord of the issue and they have failed to take action, our housing disrepair solicitors can assist you in bringing a housing disrepair claim, forcing the landlord to undertake the work and seeking compensation.
Our team of housing disrepair solicitors regularly help clients from Liverpool, Chester, Wrexham, and throughout Wales and the Northwest of England to pursue housing disrepair claims against landlords, property management firms, and leasing agents. We understand how stressful claims of this nature can be and will be on hand to provide expert guidance and support from your initial meeting with us through to the conclusion of the matter. We are praised by clients for the ‘speed and diligence’ of our work and our ‘impeccable’ client care.
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What Are Your Landlord’s Responsibilities?
The first port of call when determining the extent of your landlord’s obligations with respect to property repairs is the Tenancy Agreement, which provides the framework for the parties’ rights and responsibilities towards each other. Our housing disrepair solicitors will review the terms of your Tenancy Agreement and advise on the extent of your landlord’s repairing obligations and whether the current issue falls within them.
In addition to the obligations detailed in the Tenancy Agreement, your landlord is subject to several duties imposed by statute, including ensuring the property is fit for human inhabitation and structurally safe, as well as repairing any faults that arise.
Examples of the types of issues your landlord might be responsible for include the following:
- Ensuring the property complies with fire safety regulations
- Ensuring the property is free from mould and damp
- Ensuring the property’s exterior is kept in good repair
- Maintaining the roof
- Keeping the boiler serviced.
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What Compensation Are You Entitled To In Housing Disrepair Claims?
There is no ‘typical’ compensation amount in housing disrepair claims. Each case will be assessed on its own merits, taking account of its impact on those affected by the disrepair and any financial losses stemming from it.
Examples of the types of issues that may warrant compensation include the following:
• Personal Injury
If the disrepair has caused you physical or psychological harm, you may have a personal injury claim against your landlord. In addition to an amount to compensate you for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity, you can also claim for financial losses such as medical expenses.
• Rental Payments
You may be entitled to reclaim a percentage of the rent paid to your landlord during the period of disrepair. Generally speaking, the more severe the issue, the higher the percentage of rent you can claim back.
• Damage To Your Belongings
If the disrepair issues have caused damage to your personal belongings, such as clothes, bags, and shoes, you can include an amount to compensate you for these items in your overall compensation claim.
What Do Housing Disrepair Solicitors Do?
Our housing disrepair solicitors specialise in pursuing housing disrepair claims on behalf of our clients. A housing disrepair claim is a Court claim brought against those responsible for maintaining your home, usually the landlord but sometimes other entities such as property management firms, when they have allowed the property to fall into disrepair.
Housing disrepair claims are subject to strict rules governing the conduct of the parties before Court proceedings are issued. These rules are known as the ‘Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims (England)’. They aim to facilitate the early settlement of disputes by encouraging the parties to exchange information relating to their position and explore alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation. It’s essential to follow the steps set out in the Pre-Action Protocol since failing to do so can result in the Court making adverse costs Orders against you even if your claim succeeds.
Our housing disrepair solicitors, with their vast experience in housing disrepair claims, will run your case in accordance with the Pre-Action Protocol to ensure maximum costs protection and with a view to achieving a swift resolution of the issue. We view litigation very much as a last resort, and we will explore which methods of dispute resolution will likely achieve your desired outcome quicker and cheaper than Court proceedings and guide you through the relevant procedure.
Where Can I Find Housing Disrepair Solicitors Near Me?
With offices in Liverpool, Chester, and Wrexham, you can speak to ‘housing disrepair solicitors near me’ by contacting one of our housing disrepair solicitors, call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
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