A housing disrepair claim refers to the act of a tenant suing a landlord or housing authority for failing to put a rented property in a good state of repair causing the tenant to suffer damages, inconveniences or health problems.
There are different types of housing disrepair claims that you can make depending on the type of disrepair you are suffering in your home. These could be
You must be prepared to establish the following for you to claim compensation from your landlord or housing authority.
There are steps to take when making complaints to your landlord about the state of your home. These are outlined below
When you come to us to help you make claims. We would require vital pieces of information and proof of correspondence between you and your landlord. It is therefore important to keep evidence such as:
Additionally, where you have suffered health issues from the disrepair, it will be required of you to provide some proof such as a medical report, as well as any financial implication of your hospital visit.
It is to your advantage that you can make your housing disrepair claims without any financial implications whatsoever to you. When you come to us, you do not have to pay any legal fees as we will handle your case under our No Win No Fee policy.
This policy protects you from incurring any costs whatsoever should your claims be unsuccessful. However, after a successful claim, 25% of your compensation award will be deducted as what we call “success fee.”
Our lawyers are highly experienced in this area of the law and will make sure that you have a smooth and stress-free claims process. We try as much as possible not only to win you the highest possible settlement payout but also to do so as quickly as possible so that you can have your normal life back in no time.
Reach out to us today to start your claims process.
