Housing Disrepair Claims UK

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Housing Disrepair Solicitors-East London

• Housing Disrepair
• Disputes involving property repairs can be a
  nightmare for landlords and tenants. Our expert
  housing disrepair solicitors in East London can
  advise social housing tenants and tenants in the
  private rental sector on taking action against a
  landlord for disrepair under Section 604 of the
  Housing Act 1985 (amended by the Local
  Government and Housing Act 1989).
• Under the Housing Act, landlords have a legal
  duty to ensure that properties they rent out are
  fit for human habitation and Under Section 11 of
  the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords have
  a legal duty to keep properties they rent out in
  a reasonable state of repair and also in a safe
  condition.
• Landlords have the responsibility to,
• Keep in repair the structure and exterior of the
  dwelling, including drains, gutters and external
  pipes,
• Keep in repair and proper working order the
  installations in the dwelling for the supply of
  water, gas, electricity and for sanitation
  (including basins, sinks, baths and sanitary
  conveniences but not other fixtures, fittings and
  appliances, and
• Keep in repair and proper working order the
  installation in the dwelling for space heating
  and heating water.
• Keep in repair the interior of the property from
  Damp and Mould.
• If youre renting privately, through a Housing
  Association or Council, your
• landlord has responsibility for most major
  repairs.
• Your landlord is always responsible for repairs
  to
• the propertys structure and exterior
• basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary fittings
  including pipes and drains
• heating and hot water
• gas appliances, pipes, flues and ventilation
• electrical wiring
• any damage they cause by attempting repairs

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If your home is damp, your landlord might not
necessarily be responsible as it depends on
whats caused it and the type of damp. However,
if you think the landlord is responsible and not
doing anything to fix it then contact Our
property solicitors in London. As a tenant,
youre responsible for minor fixes and repairs,
such as light bulbs and fuses. Youre also
responsible for fixing any damage youve caused
by accident or attempting repairs. You should
only carry out repairs if the tenancy agreement
says you can. You cant be forced to do repairs
that are your landlords responsibility. Your
tenancy agreement or statement of terms might
give you extra rights, so its a good idea to
check your paperwork. If English is not your
first language, our multi-lingual expert Legal
team at Legend Solicitors can assist you in
knowing your rights as a tenant. Particularly
relevant at this time of year is the provision of
a working heating and hot water system. If your
boiler has stopped working and there is no hot
water, you should contact your landlord
immediately. It may require just a push of a
button to restart the pilot light, but if you
think the boiler needs to be repaired, it is the
landlords responsibility to arrange. Your
landlord should tell you when you can expect the
repairs to be done, a reasonable time being up to
3 days. Tenants are entitled to have heating for
each occupied room and a boiler for heating the
water. The governments minimum heating
recommendation is at least 18C in sleeping
rooms, and 21C in living rooms, when the
temperature outside is minus 1C, and it should
be available at all times. Your landlord is
responsible for any repairs and replacements
required under the Landlord and Tenant Act
(1985) and overrules any other document or
statement. You should carry on paying rent while
youre waiting. If you dont, youll get into
rent arrears and your landlord might then try to
evict you. If you are not satisfied with the
landlords response, then contact Housing
Disrepair claims who will assist you in getting
your landlord to carry out the required repairs
as well as claim the compensation you deserve. We
are one of the best London housing disrepair firm
Our expert solicitors in this field can help you
get a fair outcome to your disputes or issues.