Living with Repairs Unfixed?
You Could Be Owed £1,000s
Damp, mould, leaks or no heating? Check if you qualify for compensation in under 60 seconds.
Are You Living in a Property with
Housing Disrepair Issues?
If your home is suffering from issues like mould, leaks, or poor heating, you could be entitled to claim compensation.
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We help you claim for damp,mould,leaks,cracks,infestations,faults,structural damage,broken windows fast and hassle-free.
Having a wealth of knowledge and experience in Housing Disrepair claims, with an exceptional track record of helping tenants living in unfair living conditions.
Our role is to represent you, seek the repairs to your property and obtain any compensation owed to you.
We do this by demonstrating the effects and extent of the living conditions you are
experiencing. As well as repairs and compensation, we will also seek to recover any other
entitlements due for losses sustained by you.
You’ll be represented by our highly skilled and knowledgeable legal professionals, alongside qualified
surveyors, and expert administrative assistants, working together to deliver unparalleled level of
care and attention to your claim.
Our dedication ensures tenants who are experiencing substandard housing conditions, receive every
opportunity to receive the essential repairs to their home and any compensation they rightfully
deserve.
Common Disrepair Issues!
🦠 Damp & Mould
Damp and mould can cause respiratory issues and damage belongings. Common signs include black mould on walls, musty smells, and peeling paint. These problems often stem from poor ventilation or hidden leaks and can worsen over time.
💧 Water Leaks
Ceiling leaks and dripping pipes can ruin your home and raise health risks. Leaks from above or burst pipes should be fixed immediately to prevent damage to walls, flooring, and even electrics.
🔥 Faulty Heating
No working heating or hot water? You don’t have to live like that. Cold homes are not only uncomfortable — they can be unsafe, especially for children and elderly tenants.
🔧 Broken Windows & Doors
Insecure or broken fittings can leave your home unsafe and exposed. You have a right to safe access and security — jammed locks, broken glass, or ill-fitting doors all count as disrepair.
🐭 Pest Infestations
Rats, mice, cockroaches — infestations can be a serious health hazard. These issues often arise from disrepair like gaps in walls or leaking bins. Landlords are responsible for treating and preventing infestations.
💡 Unsafe Electrics
Loose sockets, flickering lights, and exposed wires are fire risks. Your landlord must ensure electrical systems are safe and inspected regularly.
🏚️ Structural Problems
Cracks, sagging ceilings, and unstable walls may signal dangerous conditions. These aren’t just cosmetic — structural damage can compromise the safety of your home.
⚙️ Broken Fixtures & Fittings
Loose cupboards, broken taps, or unusable toilets need fixing fast. Minor issues still count — if they interfere with everyday use or pose a risk, they are your landlord’s responsibility.
The Claims Process.
Simply complete our online enquiry form, provide images of the disrepair to your home if possible and we will start the assessment of your claim.
Our aim is to resolve things swiftly, initiate the repairs to your home and obtain any compensation you may be owed.
Start your claim today and let our experienced team guide you through the process.
Simply complete our online enquiry form, provide images of the disrepair to your home if possible and we will start the assessment of your claim.
Our aim is to resolve things swiftly, initiate the repairs to your home and obtain any compensation you may be owed.
Start your claim today and let our experienced team guide you through the process.
Remember, you don’t have to navigate this alone. We’re here to guide and support you at every step of the way.
Not sure if you qualify? Check for free today
Not sure if you qualify? Check for free today
Why Choose Us?
By choosing our Team to represent you in your claim for housing disrepair, you are working with a trusted team of experienced legal experts, with a proven track record in delivering positive results for thousands of customers.
Why Should I Claim for Housing Disrepair?
Why Should I Claim for Housing Disrepair?
Everyone deserves to live in comfortable and safe conditions. Your Council/Housing Association has a legal responsibility to ensure that the living standards of your home are upheld to a fair level. All Council and Housing Association properties should be held in a good state of repair for you to maintain a reasonable standard of living.
Identifying your potential claim.
Identifying your potential claim.
Mould, defective appliances, water damage and many more faults to your home will attribute to dangerous and uninhabitable living conditions. Your Council/Housing Association is obligated to ensure your home is free from disrepair and remains in a habitable condition.
Why Choose Us?
By choosing our Team to represent you in your claim for housing disrepair, you are working with a trusted team of experienced legal experts, with a proven track record in delivering positive results for thousands of customers.
Why Should I Claim for Housing Disrepair?
Why Should I Claim for Housing Disrepair?
Everyone deserves to live in comfortable and safe conditions. Your Council/Housing Association has a legal responsibility to ensure that the living standards of your home are upheld to a fair level. All Council and Housing Association properties should be held in a good state of repair for you to maintain a reasonable standard of living.
Identifying your potential claim.
Identifying your potential claim.
Mould, defective appliances, water damage and many more faults to your home will attribute to dangerous and uninhabitable living conditions. Your Council/Housing Association is obligated to ensure your home is free from disrepair and remains in a habitable condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions 💬
What Do I Need to Have a Successful Claim?
You must have reported the disrepair to your Council/Housing Association and the landlord has failed to remedy them within a reasonable period of time.
What Law is Used for a Housing Disrepair Claim?
Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, is one of the main ways in which a repairing obligation is imposed upon landlords; but this does not require your landlord to improve the property or to remedy inherent design defects.
How Can I Prove That My Landlord Has Knowledge of the ‘Actionable Defects’?
We will approach your landlord with a Subject Access Request (SAR) for Disclosure. This requires your landlord to provide Veritas Solicitors with evidence of your complaints made, by providing copies of e-mails, texts, postal correspondence, or any other means by which you have notified your landlord of the defects to your home.
How Long Can My Landlord Avoid Carrying Out Repairs?
The law does not say how long reasonable time is. However, it does depend on the nature of the disrepair. If the reason for the disrepair relates to heat or water, it would been deemed ‘Urgent’ and would need to be dealt with almost immediately.
Are There Any Time Limits that I Should be Aware of in Bringing My Claim?
Regarding Housing Disrepair claims, you have 6 years to make a claim from the date the disrepair was first reported to your landlord. In regards to personal injury claims you have a shorter 3-year deadline to issue court proceedings. In regards to a child under 18, the 3-year limit does not begin until the child’s 18th birthday; therefore, until their 21st birthday.
How much will it cost?
We offer a ‘No-win, No-fee’ service. You are not required to pay anything upfront and in the event that your claim is unsuccessful, you wont have to pay a penny.
How is compensation awarded?
- Compensation is usually awarded directly to the Solicitor; fees and any associated costs are deducted, and the remaining amount made payable to your nominated bank account by BACS mandate.
- If for any reason you have rental arrears, your landlord may deduct the amount in rental arrears and any remaining monies owed will be transferred to your solicitor, who will take their fees and any associated costs, remaining compensation will be made payable to your nominated bank account by BACS mandate.
- If your rental arrears exceed the amount of compensation you are owed, this will be deducted from your outstanding balance to reduce the arrears and no compensation will be awarded.
What Do I Need to Have a Successful Claim?
You must have reported the disrepair to your Council/Housing Association and the landlord has failed to remedy them within a reasonable period of time.
What Law is Used for a Housing Disrepair Claim?
Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, is one of the main ways in which a repairing obligation is imposed upon landlords; but this does not require your landlord to improve the property or to remedy inherent design defects.
How Can I Prove That My Landlord Has Knowledge of the ‘Actionable Defects’?
We will approach your landlord with a Subject Access Request (SAR) for Disclosure. This requires your landlord to provide Veritas Solicitors with evidence of your complaints made, by providing copies of e-mails, texts, postal correspondence, or any other means by which you have notified your landlord of the defects to your home.
How Long Can My Landlord Avoid Carrying Out Repairs?
The law does not say how long reasonable time is. However, it does depend on the nature of the disrepair. If the reason for the disrepair relates to heat or water, it would been deemed ‘Urgent’ and would need to be dealt with almost immediately.
Are There Any Time Limits that I Should be Aware of in Bringing My Claim?
Regarding Housing Disrepair claims, you have 6 years to make a claim from the date the disrepair was first reported to your landlord. In regards to personal injury claims you have a shorter 3-year deadline to issue court proceedings. In regards to a child under 18, the 3-year limit does not begin until the child’s 18th birthday; therefore, until their 21st birthday.
How much will it cost?
How much will it cost?
We offer a ‘No-win, No-fee’ service. You are not required to pay anything upfront and in the event that your claim is unsuccessful, you wont have to pay a penny.
How is compensation awarded?
Compensation is usually awarded directly to the Solicitor; fees and any associated costs are deducted, and the remaining amount made payable to your nominated bank account by BACS mandate.
If for any reason you have rental arrears, your landlord may deduct the amount in rental arrears and any remaining monies owed will be transferred to your solicitor, who will take their fees and any associated costs, remaining compensation will be made payable to your nominated bank account by BACS mandate.
If your rental arrears exceed the amount of compensation you are owed, this will be deducted from your outstanding balance to reduce the arrears and no compensation will be awarded.
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