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Housing Disrepair Claims

If you have been mistreated or suffered loss due to the actions of a public authority, you may be entitled to bring a claim for compensation. At Satchell Moran, we specialise in supporting individuals who have been wronged by public bodies, ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are protected.

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Housing Disrepair Claims

What Is Housing Disrepair?

Over time your property may suffer from issues such as roof leaks, structural problems, damp, mould, or a broken boiler, problems like this don’t just affect the condition of your property – they can impact your physical health and overall well-being. If your landlord is ignoring your complaints and requests for repairs, you don’t have to endure it.

If you are suffering with persistent damp, plumbing or drainage issues, unsanitary conditions, or a landlord who won’t fix structural damage, you’re not alone.

Many tenants struggle with housing disrepair, and when landlords fail to act, it’s not just frustrating – it’s unlawful.

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We Specialise in Holding Landlords Accountable

Experience in Complex Housing Matters

Our team is experienced in addressing more complex housing disputes, including fire safety concerns. We have been involved in major cases, including cases assessing the test for Fitness for Habitation, and regularly handle disputes involving cases dealing with accessibility concerns and fire safety.

Ensure Your Rights as a Tenant are Protected

Tenants have the legal right to live in a safe and well-maintained home. The law in England and Wales is ever evolving but is clear: your landlord is responsible for ensuring that the property you live in is in a habitable state and free from disrepair and hazards. If your landlord neglects their responsibilities, it can leave you and your family living in unacceptable conditions that can impact your health but also your peace of mind. We will be on hand to support you throughout your claim and offer advice from beginning to end.

 

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How Can Satchell Moran Help?

Client Specific Needs

We will ensure your specific needs are considered and adapt our services to ensure you feel comfortable and supported throughout your claim. We understand how housing disrepair can affect every aspect of your life, from your physical to your mental health, which is why we work closely with you to provide a clear and effective plan of action.

Our aim is always to secure repairs and compensation for the suffering caused.

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Experience in Group Claims

We are skilled in managing group disrepair cases affecting multiple tenants, such as those involving blocks of flats. We know how to handle group claims to get the best results for all tenants involved.

We understand and handle all kinds of housing disrepair, from damp and mould to serious structural issues. Our team prides itself of ensuring landlords carry out the required repairs and meet their legal obligations owed to you. We understand how stressful these issues can be and work quickly to get them resolved.

We will help you claim the compensation you deserve for the stress and inconvenience of living in unacceptable conditions.

Proven Success in Housing Litigation

We have a strong reputation for winning housing disrepair cases, we have one of the leading cases in the country which assessed the risk of harm, which determined that conditions in the property which carry the risk of harm, not the quantified actuality of harm, can determine that your property is unfit for habitation.

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Legal Obligations

Under the law in England and Wales, landlords are required to:

  • Keep the property fit for human habitation, which means free of risks to health or wellbeing.
  • Keep the structure and exterior of the property in good repair.
  • Ensure that installations such as heating, plumbing, gas, electricity, and sanitation systems are safe and functioning.
  • Address issues like damp and mould, especially where they affect the health of tenants or the structure of the building.
  • Take care of any necessary repairs in a timely manner, once they have been reported by the tenant.

If your landlord is failing to meet these obligations, they may be in breach of their obligations as a Social Landlord. You have the right to hold them accountable.

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Why Choose Satchell Moran?

Our dedicated team handles a wide range of housing disrepair claims. We are experienced, professional and will be by your side every step of the way.

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Housing Claims FAQs

Landlord ignoring request to fix the problems in your home like a broken boiler, ongoing leaks, or structural issues. You do not have to deal with this alone as we will be on hand to take the necessary steps to resolve the issues in your home, as it is your right to take legal action.

When your landlord has failed to act and carry out the repairs, our expert housing team will take legal action to force your landlord to carry out the repairs needed to bring your home up to standard. We can apply pressure through formal communication or even pursuing a court order to force urgent action.

Living in poor conditions often leads to significant distress, and in many cases, it can also cause damage to your belongings or have an impact on your wellbeing. We can help you claim compensation for:

    • discomfort and inconvenience.
    • Physical and mental health injuries caused by disrepair.
    • Any damage to your personal property

Satchell Moran handles No Win, No Fee housing disrepair claims, so there are no upfront costs.

Yes! You should continue to pay your rent in full, even if you are making a housing disrepair claim.

If you withhold rent, you may be in breach of your tenancy agreement, which could allow your landlord to counterclaim, seek eviction and potentially damage your credit record.

All Repairs Made

We engaged the services of Satchell Moran Solicitors with regard to our housing disrepair claim having read other reviews. Our property was inspected by their contracted expert and an extensive report was obtained, highlighting many issues of which even we were not aware. Suffice to say that our solicitor, Lois, negotiated a fair settlement for us and all of the repairs were made...I can therefore thoroughly recommend Satchell Moran Solicitors.

Martyn - Google
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Excellent firm. Chloe and Emily worked hard to secure my compensation. They are outstanding in all aspects of what they did for me.

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Had a great experience with these solicitors they very friendly and explain everything properly and it’s really reassuring to no somebody cares about people living conditions and Lucy was great help.

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I had problems with housing disrepair it was quick and they keep you updated on everything get back to you straight away also. Highly recommend they sorted all my repairs and also some compensation off my council also.

Jenny - Google
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