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Date when Video was Published: 08/05/2024

A specific performance injunction in the context of housing disrepair is a legal remedy that compels a landlord to carry out specific repairs or maintenance in a property as ordered by a court. It is a form of court order that enforces the landlord's obligation to rectify the disrepair issues promptly and effectively. Here's how it works: 1. Legal action: If a tenant takes legal action against their landlord due to housing disrepair and the court finds in favour of the tenant, it may issue a specific performance injunction. 2. Repair orders: This injunction will specify the repairs or maintenance tasks that the landlord is legally required to undertake. It often includes a detailed list of necessary repairs. 3. Enforcement: If the landlord fails to comply with the injunction and complete the required repairs within the specified timeframe, they can face legal consequences, such as fines or even imprisonment, for contempt of court. A specific performance injunction is a powerful legal tool to ensure that landlords address housing disrepair issues in a timely and comprehensive manner.

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