If you’re a social housing tenant needing help, our expert housing solicitors will ensure your landlord handles all necessary repairs. We’ll also seek compensation on your behalf for living in poor conditions after complaining to your landlord about the issues you face with the rented property. If you claim housing disrepair compensation, the amount you could get depends on how long your landlord or housing association take to complete necessary repairs according to the appropriate standards. Tenants must have a record of complaints to their landlord and housing associations for their claims to be successful.
Repair time isn’t the only factor influencing monetary compensation for a housing disrepair claim. Claim compensation also depends on the following factors:
One of the major contributors to monetary compensation amounts for this type of claim is the severity of the disrepair. Serious issues that impact your quality of life, health, and wellness could lead to higher compensation.
A housing disrepair claim could also be a personal injury claim if the problems within the building result in health problems. For example, breathing problems or respiratory distress from unchecked mould growth in your home could result in higher compensation.
Depending on the type and extent of your housing disrepair situation, you might seek temporary housing or pay more in monthly utilities. The courts will consider your extra expenses to compensate for your landlord’s shortcomings. However, rent arrears could negatively impact your compensation.
Housing disrepair cases may be similar but never identical. Results may vary.