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Is your home at risk due to Electrical Faults?
Are you renting from the Council or a Housing Association?
You may be entitled to compensation if:
Electrical faults in your home can be disruptive, inconvenient, and potentially dangerous. From malfunctioning appliances to faulty sockets or repeated power outages, problems with household electrics can significantly impact your quality of life and even pose serious safety risks.
As a tenant in social housing, your landlord is legally obligated to provide a safe and functional home. This includes ensuring all electrical installations, fixtures, and appliances are properly maintained. If your landlord has failed to address electrical faults in your property, you may be entitled to bring a housing disrepair claim for repairs and compensation.
At SDS Solicitors, we understand how essential reliable electrics are for your daily living. Our expert housing disrepair solicitors are here to guide you through the claims process and ensure your landlord fulfills their legal responsibilities.
Electrical faults refer to issues affecting the functionality, safety, or reliability of the electrical systems, fixtures, and appliances within your home. These problems can arise from general wear and tear, inadequate maintenance, or improper installations. Unlike wiring issues, which deal specifically with the electrical infrastructure, electrical faults cover a wider range of problems, from faulty sockets to malfunctioning landlord-provided appliances.
Your landlord has a legal responsibility to ensure that all electrical systems and appliances in your home are safe and fully operational. Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, landlords are required to have electrical installations inspected by a qualified electrician at least once every five years. Additionally, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 mandates that all rented properties are maintained in good repair, including resolving electrical faults promptly when reported.
If your landlord fails to address electrical faults in your home after being notified, it not only creates unsafe living conditions but also breaches their legal obligations. In such cases, you may be entitled to bring a housing disrepair claim to secure repairs and compensation.
Rochelle Dures
Head of Housing Disrepair
Electrical faults can take many forms, impacting your home in a variety of ways. Some of the most common examples include:
These issues range from inconvenient to outright hazardous, depending on the severity. If you experience any of these problems, it’s vital to report them to your landlord promptly and ensure they are addressed by a qualified professional.
Electrical faults can have a significant impact on your ability to live safely and comfortably in your home. They may cause interruptions to essential daily tasks, such as cooking, heating, and lighting, leading to inconvenience and frustration.
In more severe cases, electrical faults can be hazardous. Faulty sockets or overloaded circuits can spark fires, while malfunctioning appliances or exposed electrics may cause electric shocks. Even intermittent issues like power cuts or flickering lights can create stress and anxiety for tenants, particularly if the problems persist over time.
If your landlord has failed to act despite being made aware of the problem, you shouldn’t have to suffer in silence. At SDS Solicitors, we can help you take steps to ensure your landlord addresses the issue and provides the safe living conditions you deserve.
Electrical Faults can result from various factors, including poor maintenance and neglected repairs.
Electrical Faults disrupt boilers, leaving homes without heat.
Electrical Faults could stop ventilation, leading to damp.
Electrical Faults may damage pumps, causing leaks or floods.
If you have reported these issues to your landlord and they have not taken the necessary steps to resolve them, they could be failing in their legal duties. This may give you the right to pursue a housing disrepair claim to hold them accountable.
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I have been very happy with all the help your staff have given me during my claim.
If your landlord neglects their responsibility to resolve electrical faults, you may be entitled to compensation. This can depend on:
Compensation for electrical faults is typically calculated as a percentage of your annual rent, ranging from 25% to 50% in severe cases. Our dedicated solicitors will work with you to ensure you receive a fair settlement while securing the necessary repairs to your home.
Get in Touch
If you are experiencing electrical faults in your rented home and your landlord has failed to take action, contact SDS Solicitors today.
We are based in Manchester and serve clients across Greater Manchester, including Ashton, Bury, Bolton, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Middleton, Failsworth, Rochdale, Oldham, and Whitefield.
Don’t wait for the problem to get worse. Call us for a free consultation or complete our online contact form, and one of our housing disrepair experts will be in touch to discuss your case.
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Electrical faults cover broader issues, including problems with sockets, appliances, or fixtures. Defective wiring specifically relates to the property’s wiring system.
Yes, landlords are responsible for maintaining appliances they provide. If these are unsafe or stop working, you may be able to include this in your claim.
Landlords are expected to resolve electrical faults promptly, especially those that pose safety risks or disrupt essential living conditions.
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