About Housing Disrepair
If your rented home is in disrepair, we can assist you make a housing disrepair claim against your landlord to return the property to a good standard as
We are housing disrepair solicitors that assist tenants with housing disrepair claims for distress, inconvenience ; health problems caused by Landlords.
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There are a number of dangers associated with gas leaks in any property, from fires and explosions to carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s really important your landlord or housing association takes responsibility for keeping your home gas safe.
If you report a problem with a faulty gas appliance provided by the landlord it is really serious athat they take immediate action.
Gas pipes and Boilers
By law your landlord or housing association should maintain the heating and hot water supply in your home, and not leave tenants without access to hot water or heating in their home.
It is also important that they provide a temporary solution to your heating and hot water problem while they carry out repairs.
Heating and Hot Water
Faulty electrical wiring can cause a variety of problems in your home, from short circuits to full blown fires. Fault electrics and electrical appliances pose a serious risk to the safety of the residents.
It is your landlord or housing association’s responsibility to make sure that all electrical appliances and wiring in your home are safe and maintained.
Electrical Wiring
Untreated mould and damp problems in your home can cause serious health problems for you and your family, especially young children. It is vital that any issues reported to your landlord or housing association are investigated promptly.
In reference to this see the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985 and The Housing Act of 2004.
Chimneys and Ventilation
Leaks in your home can cause many problems, from flooring and plaster work to electrical faults, all of which make living in your home uncomfortable and unsafe for your family to live in.
It is really important that your landlord or housing association deals with any leaks or problems with plumbing in your home.
Sinks, Baths, Toilets and Drains
Water damage and leaks can quickly lead to other structural problems within your property which can make your home inhabitable. An example of this would be a leaking roof leading to structural damage like rotten woodwork which would then make the structure of the building unsafe.
Structural and Exterior
Different Types of Housing Disrepairs You Can Claim For