Your Landlord’s obligations to undertake Repairs
The Rightful Claim for Compensation:
Why you should Claim Money back from your Landlord for failing in their duty to undertake repairs
As tenants, you have a fundamental right to reside in a safe and habitable living environment. It is the responsibility of our landlords to ensure that our rental properties are maintained and any faults or defects are promptly addressed. However, when landlords fail to fulfill their duties, it is only fair and justifiable that we demand compensation for their negligence. In this persuasive argument, I will outline the reasons why you should claim money back from your landlord for their failure to repair faults in your rental home.
1. Breach of the Landlord's Obligation: When you signed the tenancy agreement with your landlord, you entered into a legally binding contract. In this contract, your landlord agreed to provide a habitable living space that functions properly. By failing to repair faults in the rental home, your landlord has breached their obligation, leaving you with a substandard and potentially unsafe living environment. Seeking compensation is your right as a tenant whose rights have been violated.
2. Health and Safety Risks: Neglected repairs can pose serious health and safety hazards to you and your family. Faulty electrical systems, leaking pipes, mold growth, or structural issues can all endanger your well-being. By not addressing these problems promptly, your landlord is putting your health and safety at risk. This is an unacceptable violation of their duty of care and warrants financial compensation for the distress and potential harm caused.
3. Diminished Rental Value: In addition to the health and safety concerns, unresolved faults in your rental home can significantly diminish its value. A property with persisting problems becomes less appealing to potential renters, affecting your ability to negotiate fair rents in the future. By claiming compensation, you are not only seeking recompense for your current discomfort, but also ensuring that the property's diminished value is acknowledged and rectified.
4. Financial Hardship: As tenants, we dutifully pay rent to secure a safe and habitable home. When landlords neglect repairs, tenants often have to endure discomfort and inconvenience. This may result in financial losses, such as purchasing alternative accommodations, buying necessary appliances, or incurring medical expenses caused by the landlord's negligence. Compensating for these expenses, alongside seeking reimbursement for the rent paid during the faulty period, is justified in light of the financial burden inflicted upon you due to the landlord's failure to rectify the faults.
What happens next?
At Rental Disrepair claims, we work hard to ensure you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve from your landlord.
Our expert team will guide you and help you navigate through the legal process smoothly and confidently. We specialize in securing justice for tenants facing inadequate living conditions, providing high quality assistance on a no-win, no-fee basis.
Let us champion your rights and fight for the compensation owed to you, ensuring your voice is heard and your concerns addressed effectively. Trust us to stand by your side and help you reclaim what's rightfully yours.
If your landlord, whether they're a local council, social housing entity, or housing association, neglects their duty to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment for you, you have the right to take legal action. This could involve claiming money for the poor living conditions, including seeking compensation for personal injury.
Typically, we would initiate a personal injury claim alongside a disrepair claim if your landlord isn't meeting their duty of care.
We believe everyone should access reliable assistance for their housing disrepair issues, which is why we operate on a no-win, no-fee basis with our conditional fee agreements for eligible claims. However, we're unable to assist private tenants renting from private landlords. It's essential to familiarize yourself with the Tenant Act and consider seeking advice from a specialized housing disrepair claims firm if you're in this situation, as you might be accountable for your legal expenses.
To clarify, if your case is lost and appealed, we won't charge legal fees. If you win, there are no initial expenses; our payment comes from your compensation.
Operating on a 'no win, no fee' basis, we are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the provision of legal services to claim compensation for our clients.
Additionally, our services extend to housing disrepair claims in Wales.
Regarding compensation for housing disrepair, it varies case by case. Factors such as rent amount, the extent of disrepair, and how long issues persisted after notifying your landlord determine the compensation. If your property becomes uninhabitable due to severe issues like lacking a kitchen, heating, or washing facilities, you might receive compensation covering your rent for the duration of the problem. Typically, expect compensation between 25% and 50% of your monthly rent.
In situations where your rented home experiences disrepair, you can seek compensation for any inconvenience, discomfort, or suffering endured. By housing law standards, landlords are obligated to ensure the living conditions for their tenants.