Social Housing Disrepair: Consult the legal experts

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Social housing tenants should not be living in poor housing conditions, no matter what. If your housing association has neglected or failed to undertake essential repair work, then the solicitors at Paul Crowley & Co can take action. We will ensure the repairs are carried out, as well as recovering compensation for any loss or suffering that you have had to endure as a result of the disrepair

Dan Griffiths, Director, Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors

A social housing landlords responsibility

A landlord’s duties and responsibilities for housing are laid down in law through the Landlord And Tenant Act 1985. Before a tenant takes up residence, the landlord should ensure a property must meet all health and safety regulations.

All gas and electric supplies must be safety checked by a qualified engineer and water and sanitation must be in good working order. Adequate security should be provided for the property and all paths, boundary walls, gutters etc should be structurally sound.

What Is Housing Disrepair?

Housing disrepair is if the condition of your property has deteriorated through no fault of your own compared to the time when you first moved in.

Housing disrepair can include:

• Damp and mould
• Blocked drains
• Broken windows and doors
• Broken boiler
• Defective roof tiles

Can I Claim for Housing Disrepair damages?

Yes you can, if you have notified your social housing landlord and they have subsequently failed to carry out the repair work then you may be entitled to compensation. Paul Crowley & Co appreciate making a claim against your housing association can feel very intimidating.

Our specialised legal team will follow housing disrepair protocol and issue a formal letter of complaint to your Landlord putting them on notice of the disrepair and giving them a reasonable time to carry out the repairs. The landlord should respond with their proposals within 20 working days.

If the landlord fails to act or carry out the repairs, then Paul Crowley & Co will issue legal proceedings on your behalf.

What is housing disrepair protocol?

Housing disrepair protocol is designed to keep costs down and avoid unnecessary litigation. The protocol promotes the speedy and appropriate carrying out of any remedial works which are the landlord’s responsibility and to ensure that the tenant receives any compensation to which they are entitled.

Having successfully represented many tenants social housing disrepair claims, our team of compensation claim specialists will be able to provide you with expert legal representation to achieve a satisfactory outcome.

How much compensation can I claim?

We would look to secure maximum compensation for diminution of contents whilst living at the property together with any discomfort and inconvenience you have suffered. We would also seek compensation for any loss or damage of personal property caused by the disrepair. If the living conditions have become uninhabitable, we will look to secure you alternative accommodation whilst the repairs are carried out.

If you are in receipt of housing benefit this will not affect the amount of compensation you will receive. To find out how much you could be entitled to, contact the claims experts at Paul Crowley & Co.

No Win, No Fee compensation

Paul Crowley & Co offer a no win, no fee claim for housing disrepair compensation. This is a conditional fee agreement which means Paul Crowley & Co will fund your claim so you will not have to worry about paying any upfront legal costs.

Paul Crowley & Co the housing disrepair legal experts?

You will be assigned your own personal housing disrepair solicitor who will guide you through the claims process, keeping you fully informed throughout the progress of your case. To find out if your social housing landlord has breached the terms of their agreement or if you have any questions about making a housing disrepair compensation claim, call Paul Crowley & Co the housing disrepair claims experts and see how we can help you.

If you have a housing disrepair dispute with your social housing landlord, contact us on 0151 264 7363.

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