Housing Disrepair Claims - No Win No Fee

If you are a tenant living in social housing or renting from a housing association, your landlord has a legal obligation to maintain your property in a safe and habitable condition. When they fail to carry out necessary repairs despite being informed, you may be entitled to pursue a Housing Disrepair Claim.

At SDS Solicitors, we specialise in No Win, No Fee Housing Disrepair Claims, helping tenants across the UK hold their landlords accountable. 

If your landlord has neglected necessary repairs despite being informed, we can help you secure the repairs your home needs and claim the compensation you deserve—all with no financial risk to you. 

Our experienced team is dedicated to making the legal process simple, stress-free, and effective, ensuring you get justice without delay.

Am I eligible for a Housing Disrepair Claim?

If you have suffered because of a disrepair in a rented property, and the landlord has not taken action after being notified for some time, you are likely eligible for compensation.

This is dependant on factors such as:

• Your landlord is responsible for the repairs in question
• You have reported the issues to the landlord
• The landlord has had enough time to reasonably complete the work
• There is clear evidence of the disrepair and the damage it caused

If all of these facts are true, we can help you build a strong case for compensation, as well as arrange for the repairs to be completed.

Our experts at SDS Solicitors prioritise your living situation, so our first concern is making sure your home is safe and comfortable.

Why Choose No Win No Fee Housing Disrepair Claims?

Pursuing a claim may seem daunting, but our No Win No Fee Agreement eliminates financial risk. You won’t pay any legal fees upfront, and if your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t owe us anything. This ensures you can focus on improving your living conditions without worrying about costs.

What can Housing Disrepair Claims achieve for tenants?

When you pursue a claim for housing disrepair by taking legal action against your landlord, you may seek two types of outcome. These can both happen in the same case.

Compensation for Housing Disrepair

Either via negotiations with the landlord or organisation, or through a court order, you will receive compensation primarily for the inconvenience of living in housing of poor conditions for the period of disrepair. Compensation may also be paid for Pain, Suffering and Loss of Amenities (PSLA) if you have suffered because of the disrepair. For example, you may have become ill because of mould or heating issues, or had belongings destroyed by leaks and floods.

You may also claim if the property, or parts of it, had become unusable for some time - for example, if an appliance stopped working, or the electrical wiring of a room became unsafe.

Court order to complete repairs

A court may order the landlord to make the repairs if they have failed to complete them in a reasonable time. It may do so with either an Order for Specific Performance or a Mandatory Injunction: both orders would, in practice, make the landlord repair the issues to avoid fines and even imprisonment.

You may also be allowed to arrange for the work to be completed yourself, and deduct the costs from your rent in the following months.

Understanding Housing Disrepair Claims

A housing disrepair claim allows tenants to seek compensation and ensure repairs are made when their landlord has failed to uphold their legal responsibilities. Common issues include:

• Damp and mould
• Faulty heating systems
• Defective brickwork
• Active leaks
• Pest infestations

Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, your landlord must ensure the structure, exterior, and essential installations of the property are in good repair. If they fail to meet these standards after being notified, you have the right to take action.