At Bartlett’s, we believe that the best housing disrepair solicitors should offer not only exceptional legal advice but also outstanding client care and value for money. That’s why we go above and beyond for each and every one of our clients, working tirelessly to resolve their housing disrepair issues as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, and secure the compensation to which they are entitled.
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What Is A Housing Disrepair Claim?
A housing disrepair claim is a claim brought by a tenant against their landlord in circumstances where the tenant has notified the landlord of a disrepair issue and the landlord has failed to fix it in a reasonable time. Not all disrepair matters give rise to a legal claim, but at the very least, your landlord is legally obliged to ensure that your home is fit for human habitation.
Examples of the types of issues that might give rise to a housing disrepair claim include the following:
- Damp.
- Mould.
- Gas leaks.
- Vermin infestations.
- Faulty electrics.
- Missing roof tiles.
- Subsidence.
You cannot bring a housing disrepair claim until you have notified your landlord of the disrepair and allowed them a reasonable time to remedy it. The definition of ‘reasonable’ depends on the circumstances of the matter. For non-urgent repairs, a period of 14 days will generally be considered reasonable. In more urgent cases, such as dangerous electrics, your landlord should act much quicker. If you notify your landlord of the issue and they fail to carry out the necessary repairs, you can issue a housing disrepair claim against them.
What Remedies Are Available In Housing Disrepair Claims?
If you bring a housing disrepair claim against your landlord and succeed, the Court may order the landlord to complete the necessary works by a specified date and pay you compensation. If your landlord fails to complete the works by the deadline, the Court may order them to pay additional damages and place a ‘penal notice’ on the Order. If your landlord still does not undertake the works by the new date stated in the Order, you would be at liberty to bring contempt proceedings against them, which could result in the landlord being imprisoned.
In Court proceedings, the compensation you receive is known as ‘damages’. There are two types of damages: general and special.
The purpose of general damages is to compensate you for the distress caused by the disrepair and the inconvenience of having to live with it. General damages are based on the rent you pay for the property, adjusted to reflect how severe the disrepair is. The worse the disrepair, the higher the percentage of rent you will likely recover.
By comparison, the purpose of special damages is to make good the financial losses you have incurred as a result of the disrepair. For example, if your heating bills have increased because of defective windows, you should be able to recover the additional expenditure you incurred.
It is worth noting that many housing disrepair claims are settled without the parties having to go to Court. Sometimes, cases are resolved before the tenant even issues a claim, through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation.
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What Do The Best Housing Disrepair Solicitors Offer?
The best housing disrepair solicitors should offer first-class legal advice and excellent client care at competitive rates. Our housing disrepair solicitors are recognised as experts in the field, having assisted countless clients to successfully resolve their housing disrepair issues and secure the compensation they deserve. We are noted for our ‘tenacity’ and ‘professionalism’ as well as our ‘great service’ and ‘kindness’. We always seek to resolve housing disrepair claims without recourse to litigation, thereby avoiding Court hearings and limiting our clients’ stress and costs exposure.
Our housing disrepair claims solicitors take the time to get to know you and understand your concerns and we will always be at the end of the phone to answer any of your questions or concerns from the outset of your matter to its conclusion.
Where Can I Find The Best Housing Disrepair Solicitors?
At Bartlett’s, we offer expert advice on housing disrepair claims to clients across the UK. We have offices in Wrexham, Cheshire, and Merseyside, with our Wrexham office offering both an English and Welsh language service. You can visit us in person or contact us via email, phone, video conferencing, or live chat, whichever is convenient. We have invested in the latest technology, so you can quickly and easily access updates on your case through our state-of-the-art case management software.
To speak to our property experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
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