Are you a Housing Association or Council Tenant Living with damp, mould, leaks or any other disrepair?

Over the last 40 years’ we’ve helped over 200,000 clients, Housing Association and Council Tenants we can help get your repairs done and ensure compensation ?

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 by Jenna Ford on Housing Disrepair Claims
Professional, informative, great communication and overall a pleasure to work with
Total Damages: 2,000
Landlord: -

After having troubles with my landlord I decided to pursue my options legally.I couldn't of been happier with the results and how everything was dealt with. Professional, informative, great communication and overall a pleasure to work with. Can't recommend enough

Thanks Miss Ford for the fabulous review. We are over the moon that our service was incredibly beneficial to you.

£100m +

In compensation in the last 40 years.

1000’s

Tenants supported each year.

£15m+

of free repairs of tenants

Repairs sorted fast

Damp, Mould, Leaks

Get your repairs fixed

Regulated by the SRA

We operate on a NO WIN NO FEE Basis with a FREE HOME SURVEY to assess your damage.

Can I Claim?

If the below are true you can make a claim for compensation for the damage to your property and your rent:

You are a tenant in a Council or Housing Association Home.

You have notified your landlord about the damage.

You have been waiting for more than 3 months for repairs.

Damaged Roof

Leaks

Mould and Damp

Rotten Windows

Vermin

Faulty Electrics

Who are we?

We are SRA-regulated housing solicitors. We have 40 years’ experience of helping the public with their legal claims and have recovered well over £100 million in compensation. We specialise in acting for tenants where their landlord has failed to repair their property as the law requires them to do. Our solicitors will keep you up to date with the progress of your claim throughout and will answer any questions you may have about the claims process.

FAQs

You are likely eligible to claim for housing disrepair if you are a Council or Housing Association tenant who is experiencing ongoing disrepair issues and has reported the problems to your landlord.

No upfront costs are required. We handle all claims on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you won’t need to pay anything unless your claim is successful.

No, you cannot be evicted for filing a housing disrepair claim. Legal protections ensure that Council and Housing Association tenants cannot be removed for seeking compensation.

Under Section 9,10 & 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act (1985), as amended by the Fitness for Human Habitation Act, landlords are legally obligated to keep the property in a good state of repair. You have the right to live in your property without suffering due to disrepair. There is no need to be concerned as it’s their legal responsibility to act in your best interests.

No, you must still be living in the property to make a claim. Claims cannot be pursued after you have moved out.

Most claims are settled out of court through negotiations. However, if necessary, our experienced legal team is prepared to take your case to court to secure the compensation you deserve.

Yes, you must continue paying your rent in full while your claim is ongoing. Stopping rent payments would breach your tenancy agreement and allow your landlord to file a counterclaim against you.

The amount of compensation you receive depends on:

  • The length of time the property has been in disrepair.
  • The severity of the issues.
  • The number of people affected.
  • Any damage to personal belongings.
  • Whether the disrepair has caused illness.

About No Win No Fee

No Win, No Fee Agreements (Conditional Fee Agreement – CFA) – Housing Conditions (disrepair) Claims.

Getting expert legal help – and going to court – can be costly, particularly if you are not successful. To mitigate this No Win No Fee agreements were developed.

When these agreements work well, they can help you get help to enforce your rights, when this may otherwise have been unaffordable. They can also reduce the risks to you if the claim is unsuccessful. Lots of people have benefited from them, and usually they work as expected.

This leaflet explains how they work.

If You Win: 

1.Our Basic Charges and Expenses:

    • Your landlord will cover these costs

2. Success Fee:

    • Charged as a maximum of 25% plus VAT of your compensation.
    • This is deducted directly from the compensation you receive.

3. ATE Insurance Premium:

    • You will pay the ATE insurance premium from your compensation

If You Lose:

  1. No Basic Fees:
    • You will not be charged basic legal fees, provided:
      1. You cooperate fully with the legal process.
      2. You do not provide false or misleading information.

After the Event (ATE) Insurance Policy

1. Purpose

The ATE insurance policy offers two primary benefits:

    • Covers expenses incurred during your case.
    • Protects you from liability for your landlord’s legal costs if the claim is unsuccessful.

2. Payment Terms:

  • No upfront payment is required for the ATE policy.
  • If you win:
    • The premium is deducted from your compensation.
  • If you lose:
    • You do not owe any premium.

3. Premiums & Coverage:

  • Underwriter: Financial and Legal Insurance Limited (regulated by the FCA, Ref: 202915).
  • Indemnity Cover: £25,000, sufficient for housing disrepair cases.
  • Staged Premiums:
    • Pre-Issue: £280 + 12% Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) = £313.60.
    • Post-Issue: £350 + 12% IPT = £392.00.

Exceptions to ATE Coverage

The ATE insurance policy will not provide coverage if you:

  1. Withdraw your claim against legal advice.
  2. Fail to provide required instructions.
  3. Act dishonestly.

In these scenarios, you may be personally liable for:

  • Disbursements incurred during your claim.
  • Your legal fees and your landlord’s legal costs.

Additional Information

  • Further details about the agreement and the ATE insurance policy will be provided upon request.

This agreement is designed to minimize financial risk for claimants, ensuring they are not burdened with upfront costs or fees if the claim fails. However, it is critical for claimants to cooperate fully, provide truthful information, and follow legal advice to maintain the benefits of the agreement and insurance coverage.

Further information on ‘No win no fee’ agreements is published by the SRA can be found at https://www.sra.org.uk/no-win-no-fee

Happy clients

 by Jenna Ford on Housing Disrepair Claims
Professional, informative, great communication and overall a pleasure to work with
Total Damages: 2,000
Landlord: -

After having troubles with my landlord I decided to pursue my options legally.I couldn't of been happier with the results and how everything was dealt with. Professional, informative, great communication and overall a pleasure to work with. Can't recommend enough

Thanks Miss Ford for the fabulous review. We are over the moon that our service was incredibly beneficial to you.

 by Simon Titterington on Housing Disrepair Claims
Informative and happy to help
Total Damages: 1,300

They helped me with my housing claim in no time at all, with no messing around. The solicitor who worked on my behalf was informative of everything and helped me when I was unsure of anything. A kind and pleasant person to talk to.

Thanks Mr Titterington for your review. We appreciate the time you have taken to leave your feedback and we are glad you were so happy with our service.

 by Ms M Church on Housing Disrepair Claims
Fantastic service
Total Damages: 2,575

Fantastic service Would definitely recommend using this company. They are on the ball

Thank you Ms Church for your brilliant review of our services.

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