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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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.
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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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.
If you think you have a claim, we can get the ball rolling if you would like to get in touch with us. Please use the details below or you can fill in the contact form and someone at Satchell Moran will get back to you.
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.
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.
Under the law in England and Wales, landlords are required to:
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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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:
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.