Housing Disrepair Claims
Ensuring Your Home Is Safe, Well-Maintained & Your Rights Protected. If your accommodation is in disrepair speak to one of our solicitors today.
Why Choose Baker Hardman for Housing Disrepair Claims?
At Baker Hardman Solicitors, we understand that your home should be a safe, warm, and well-maintained environment. When it isn’t, and your landlord or housing association fails to act, we are here to help. Our specialist housing team has extensive experience holding landlords to account in housing disrepair cases, securing the necessary repairs and compensation for our clients across England.
We handle claims for tenants in council housing, housing association properties and private rented accommodation. We operate on a transparent fee basis, so ask us about our no win, no fee or conditional fee arrangements. We’ll guide you through every step of the process, keeping legal jargon to a minimum so you understand your rights and options.
What is Housing Disrepair?
Housing disrepair means that a rented property is not being maintained in a condition fit for habitation, and that the landlord has failed to carry out necessary repairs within a reasonable time. Examples of disrepair include:
- Damp or mould growing due to leaks, condensation or lack of ventilation.
- A faulty or broken boiler, insufficient heating or no hot water.
- Leaks in the roof, walls, windows or plumbing.
- Structural problems such as subsidence, cracking walls or unstable floors.
- Unsafe or defective electrical wiring, exposed wiring or light fittings.
- Pest or vermin infestations caused by the landlord’s failure to act.
Under the law (for example, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and other related regulations) your landlord has a legal obligation to repair and maintain the property you live in. If they do not, you may have both a right to the repairs and a claim for compensation for what you have suffered.
Common Issues We Deal With For Our Clients
We deal with a wide range of housing disrepair issues, including damp and mould that affects your health or the use of rooms in your home. We can help with faulty boiler or heating systems, lack of hot water, and leaks from plumbing, roofs, windows or walls. We also handle structural defects, subsidence or major cracks that impact safety, pest or rodent infestations caused by unresolved disrepair, and unsafe electrics or wiring that represent a hazard.
If your landlord has failed to carry out necessary repairs, we’re here to help you take action.
How We Can Help You
When you choose to work with Baker Hardman you can be assured you’re getting the best legal support you can. We treat every case with the care and attention it needs and do our very best to support you through whichever legal issue you’re facing. When you instruct us, here is what we’ll do:
Free Initial Assessment
We’ll examine your situation, listen to your concerns and advise whether you have a valid housing disrepair claim.
Evidence Gathering
We help you collect evidence: photographs of the disrepair, correspondence with your landlord, medical or health reports (if relevant), records of damage to your belongings.
Letter of Claim / Pre-Action Protocol
We’ll send a formal letter to your landlord or housing provider requiring repairs and possible compensation. This gives them one more opportunity to respond before court action.
Negotiation & Enforcement
If your landlord responds, we negotiate to secure the repairs and compensation you deserve. If they fail, we will take further action including court proceedings if necessary.
Compensation Claim
You may be entitled to claim for:
- The cost or value of your damaged belongings
- Loss of amenity or enjoyment of your home
- Physical or mental health issues caused by the disrepair
- Increased rent or utility costs caused by the disrepair
Why Act Now?
Delaying action may weaken your claim. Your landlord should be given notice of the issue (ideally in writing) and a reasonable opportunity to fix it. If the problem persists and you suffer damage, health issues or loss, you may be eligible for compensation – but gathering evidence and taking timely action is key.
If you believe you have a claim, speak to one of our solicitors today.
Why Choose Baker Hardman Solicitors?
We are a trusted firm with experience in housing disrepair claims. We take pride in offering a personalised, transparent, and compliant service that puts your rights first.
From initial assessment to pursuing your claim, we will be with you every step of the way. Our team will ensure your case is professionally handled and that you receive the compensation you are legally entitled to.
Our No Win, No Fee Promise
If you feel like somethings gone wrong and you might have a claim, speak to us and we can help you make it right.
Supportive
Every month we help hundreds of people win their cases.
Experienced
With over 32 years of quality service we know how to get what you deserve.
Trusted
We’re trusted by winning clients all over England and Scotland.
Get Started with Baker Hardman Today
Don’t let poor housing conditions affect your health, wellbeing or peace of mind. If you believe your home is in disrepair and your landlord has ignored the problem, the team at Baker Hardman Solicitors is ready to help.
Contact us for a free, no-obligation assessment on 01772419111.
Let’s work together to secure the repairs, compensation and justice you deserve.
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Got A Question About Housing Disrepair Claims?
No – making a housing disrepair claim does not automatically mean you must move out or stop paying rent. We’ll advise you on what’s safe and appropriate in your circumstances.
We’ll explain the funding arrangements clearly from the start. Many housing disrepair claims are run on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you can proceed without upfront cost – and pay nothing if the claim is unsuccessful.
Times vary depending on the complexity of the case, how cooperative the landlord/housing provider is and how quickly the repairs can be done. Some claims are resolved within a few months, others may take longer.