If your council house has a problem with mould and damp, you may be eligible for council house damp compensation.
At Bartlett’s, we firmly believe everyone is entitled to live in a home free from mould and damp. We have a team of expert housing disrepair solicitors who specialise in assisting council tenants in securing the council house damp compensation they deserve.
To speak to our housing disrepair experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
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Who Is Responsible For Council House Damp?
Council house providers have numerous legal obligations with respect to the properties they let to tenants. All properties must provide reasonable warmth, be in reasonable repair, and be fit to live in. If there is mould and damp in your home, your housing provider may well be in breach of one or more of these obligations.
Furthermore, landlords are responsible for ensuring that the structure and exterior of the homes they rent out are maintained. Sometimes, the presence of damp in a home indicates structural defects, which your landlord is legally obliged to fix.
Landlords are sometimes quick to blame tenants for any damp issues that arise in rented accommodation. For example, they may claim that the damp has been caused by you drying your washing indoors or failing to adequately heat your home. However, the government has made it clear that this is manifestly unfair and that a mould and damp problem should not be blamed on a tenant’s ‘lifestyle choices’. It is up to the landlord to investigate and address the underlying issue, such as inadequate ventilation or insulation.
When Are You Eligible To Make A Council House Damp Compensation Claim?
Before you can make a council house damp compensation claim, you must notify your housing provider about the issue and allow them a reasonable time to fix it. If they fail to do so, you should take legal advice from specialist housing disrepair solicitors like us as soon as possible. Damp and mould can cause a myriad of health issues, both physical and mental, so prompt action is essential to protect you and your family.
Our housing disrepair solicitors will begin by assessing your situation and advising on your eligibility to make a council house damp compensation claim. We’ll then contact your housing provider to remind them of their legal duties and demand that the issue be remedied. If you’re entitled to council house damp compensation, we’ll set out the sums due and require the housing provider to pay them by a specified date. Often, receipt of a letter from a firm of solicitors like us is enough to encourage housing providers to take the necessary action without us having to take the matter further.
If your housing provider fails to remedy the issue and pay the council house damp compensation to which you are entitled, we’ll advise you on the process involved in issuing a claim and guide you through the proceedings, fighting your corner every step of the way.
How Much Council House Damp Compensation Will You Receive?
The amount of council house damp compensation you can expect to receive depends on the circumstances of your case. Examples of the types of factors that a court takes into account include the following:
- The severity of the issue.
- How long you’ve had to live with damp.
- Whether the damp has impacted your health.
- Whether the damp has affected your property, such as furniture or clothing.
Our housing disrepair solicitors will review the evidence in support of your council house damp compensation claim and advise on the likely amount of compensation you’ll receive.
How Can You Prove Your Council House Damp Compensation Claim?
The more evidence you have in support of your council house damp compensation claim, the better. Examples of the types of evidence that can assist include the following:
- Photographs of the damp.
- Correspondence between you and the housing provider about the issue.
- Medical notes relating to any health issues that you or your family developed because of the damp.
- Photographs showing any personal belongings damaged by the damp.
- Documentation to show any financial losses, such as increased heating bills.
How Can We Help With A Council House Damp Compensation Claim?
If you are experiencing issues with mould and damp in your council home, we are here to help. We understand how distressing living in substandard homes can be, and we couple our exceptional legal advice with a human touch. We have a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes in council house damp compensation claims, and we will do all we can to resolve the issue as quickly as possible to ensure you and your family are provided with the comfortable living conditions you deserve.
To speak to our housing disrepair experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
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