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We are sympathetic to the housing difficulties that can arise and are here to help and support you.
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We're here to help those whose landlords have allowed properties to fall into disrepair.
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Housing Disrepair Claims Solicitors & Lawyers - Legal Aid
Housing Disrepair Claims Solicitors & Lawyers - Legal Aid
Lawyers Protecting Your Rights as a Tenant
At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we understand the distress and frustration caused by housing disrepair. If your landlord has neglected essential repairs, leaving you in unsafe or unsanitary living conditions, you may have the right to take legal action. Our highly experienced housing disrepair lawyers can help you secure compensation and ensure the necessary repairs are carried out.
What is Housing Disrepair?
Housing disrepair refers to the failure of a landlord - whether private, housing association or local authority/council - to maintain the property in a habitable condition. Common issues include:
- Damp and Mould Claim – Dangerous for health and can cause respiratory problems.
- Leaks and Water Damage Claim – Leading to structural issues and further deterioration.
- Broken Heating or Plumbing – Leaving tenants in unsafe and uncomfortable conditions.
- Unsafe Electrics or Gas Appliances – Posing a significant risk of fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Pest Infestations – Making living conditions unhygienic and unbearable.
If your landlord has failed to address these issues after being notified, you may be eligible for a housing disrepair claim.
Your Legal Rights as a Tenant
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, landlords are legally required to keep properties in a safe and liveable condition. If they fail to meet this obligation, tenants can claim compensation for financial losses, personal inconvenience and even health issues caused by disrepair.
Our Housing Disrepair lawyers can also take action to demand your landlord to complete the necessary repairs, ensuring your home is safe and habitable again.
How Much Will My Housing Disrepair Claim Cost?
- Legal Aid Available for Housing Disrepair Claims – We can assess your eligibility for Legal Aid to help fund your Housing Disrepair claim.
- No Win, No Fee For Housing Disrepair Claims – If you do not qualify for Legal Aid, our Housing Disrepair solicitors may be able to offer expert legal representation without financial risk to you under a Conditional Fee Arrangement (No Win No Fee)
Why Instruct the Duncan Lewis Solicitors Housing Disrepair Lawyers?
- Fast and Effective Legal Action – We act swiftly to ensure your landlord takes immediate steps to rectify disrepair.
- Highly Experienced Housing Solicitors – Our highly recommended team has extensive expertise in housing litigation, successfully representing tenants in complex legal cases.
- Compensation & Repairs – We fight to ensure you receive fair compensation and that your home is made safe and habitable again.
Contact Our Solicitors to Start Your Housing Disrepair Claim Today
If your landlord is ignoring your complaints and failing to carry out repairs, do not suffer in silence. Contact Duncan Lewis Solicitors today to speak with one of our specialist housing disrepair lawyers. We offer expert legal advice and representation to tenants across London and the UK.
Call us now on 033 3772 0409 or fill out our online enquiry form.