Housing disrepair lawyers specialise in assisting those living in substandard rental properties with fixing the issues and securing the compensation to which they are entitled. At Bartlett’s, our dedicated housing disrepair lawyers are committed to resolving housing disrepair matters as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, so you can put the matter behind you and enjoy a comfortable home life.
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What Are Your Landlord’s Responsibilities?
Your Tenancy Agreement should detail the extent of your landlord’s responsibilities with regard to the property you rent from them. Accordingly, when faced with a housing disrepair issue, you should begin by reviewing your Agreement. A Tenancy Agreements can be tricky to follow, but our housing disrepair lawyers will assist you in understanding its terms and effects.
However, your landlord also has several obligations imposed by law. These obligations apply regardless of what is stated in your Tenancy Agreement. For example, they must, as a minimum, ensure your home is fit for human habitation and keep it structurally safe.
Examples of issues your landlord must see to as a bare minimum include the following:
- Keeping the boiler working and serviced
- Repairing the roof
- Making any exterior repairs
- Repairing the internal areas
- Dealing with pest infestations.
A failure by your landlord to adhere to their legal obligations can leave you living in an unpleasant, uncomfortable, and, in some cases, unsafe environment. Luckily, the law takes a dim view of landlords who flout their duties to their tenants. If you have notified your landlord of the issue and given them a reasonable time to fix it and your landlord has failed to do so, our housing disrepair lawyers can assist you in enforcing your legal rights.
What Compensation Will You Receive For Housing Disrepair?
Every housing disrepair claim is different, and so too is the compensation the tenant will receive. The Court will assess the extent of the disrepair in your case, its effects on you and your family, and any financial losses you have sustained, and make a compensation award accordingly.
Generally speaking, when calculating compensation in housing disrepair claims, the Court will look at the following matters:
• The Amount Of Rent You Pay
The Court uses the amount of rent the tenant has paid to the landlord during the period of disrepair as a starting point for the compensation amount. The more severe the issue, the higher the percentage of rent the Judge will order the landlord to repay.
• Whether The Disrepair Has Caused You A Personal Injury
If living in a substandard home has caused pain, suffering, and loss of amenity, you may be able to include an amount for personal injury damages in your compensation claim. Crucially, personal injury can be either physical or mental, so you can claim for any psychological harm you have suffered.
• Whether The Disrepair Has Damaged Your Belongings
Some types of disrepair issues, like leaks, can severely damage a tenant’s personal belongings, such as furniture, bags, and shoes. If your belongings have been ruined as a result of housing disrepair, you may be able to include an amount relating to those items in your compensation claim.
How Can Our Housing Disrepair Lawyers Help?
Housing disrepair claims are a niche area of law, so choosing a legal team with the appropriate expertise is essential. Our housing disrepair lawyers have vast experience in the field, having helped countless clients resolve the issue and secure the compensation they deserve.
Our housing disrepair lawyers understand the devastating effects disrepair issues can have on a tenant and the emotional toll they can take. As a result, we strive to settle housing disrepair claims as swiftly as possible, avoiding time-consuming litigation wherever possible. We settle most housing disrepair claims through negotiations with the landlord’s solicitors or alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation. Sometimes, simply receiving a letter from a firm of well-known housing disrepair lawyers like us is enough to encourage even the most reluctant landlord to fix the problem and compensate the tenant.
Our housing disrepair lawyers appreciate that most of our clients have very little, if any, experience with legal processes, so we go out of our way to put them at ease and make the experience as stress-free as possible. We consistently receive feedback from clients noting our ‘helpful’, ‘personable’, and ‘pleasant’ manner, and we will guide you through your housing disrepair matter with care and empathy.
Where Are Our Housing Disrepair Lawyers Based?
We have offices across the Northwest and Wales, in Liverpool, Chester and Wrexham. While we have close ties to our local areas, our housing disrepair lawyers assists clients throughout the UK with housing disrepair issues.
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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