Heating problems
A warm home with access to hot water and reliable heating is something every tenant is entitled to. Yet all too often tenants are left shivering in cold homes with no hot water. If this applies to you and your landlord has failed to act on your concerns, you may be entitled to compensation.
The law says that your landlord must make sure that your heating and hot water supply remains in good working order. Your landlord should ensure that the boiler is checked regularly and that a gas safety certificate is produced at least annually. Heating problems can make a home almost uninhabitable, especially during the winter months.
Inadequate heating can make you more susceptible to illnesses such as colds and colds and can also exacerbate existing ailments.
Landlords must keep your home maintained to a high standard, and that includes making sure your heating systems are in good working order. And if you have faulty boiler or radiator that is causing issues in your home, your landlord must fix the problem within just a few days.
If they fail to do so, you are well within your rights to pursue legal action – both to enforce repairs and to claim compensation.
Contact a member of our team today to find out how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Leaking roofs and pipes
Everybody deserves a watertight roof over their heads. And whilst the majority of landlords make sure that the roofs on their properties are watertight and in good repair, a troublesome minority do not. If you have a leaking roof you should notify your landlord (in writing, if possible) as soon as you can.
You may also have problems in your home with leaky pipes, which if left unrepaired, can lead to significant problems such as damp patches, and lying water leading to your property becoming uninhabitable. Landlords must address these disrepairs as soon as they are notified, and if they do not you should think about contacting CJS Solicitors.
If your landlord refuses to repair leaks in the property you are entitled to take legal action – both to enforce repairs and to claim compensation.
Contact a member of our team today to find out how we can help you claim the compensation you deserve.
Window disrepair
Draughty windows are an extremely common problem for tenants. If the seal of a window has been broken, warm air can easily escape from inside the property and the cold wind can make its way in from the outside. In severe cases, such draughts can cause a significant drop in temperature during the winter months and make your home virtually uninhabitable.
If you are experiencing these kinds of problems, and if your landlord has failed to act on your concerns,
to enforce your landlord to carry out the repairs. And you may also be entitled to compensation.
One sign that your windows are in a state of disrepair is condensation, which is caused by excessive moisture in the house. Condensation most frequently happens in the winter when the warm air inside the home condenses on cold windows, revealing a potential issue with heat loss and draughts. Similarly, if you have double glazing, condensation could also be a sign that there is a problem with your window seals. Condensation should be treated as quickly as possible, as over time it can lead to mould, which may lead to health risks such as respiratory problems.
Your landlord is required by law to make sure that your windows are in a good state of repair at all times. If you report your window disrepair issues to your landlord, they are expected to carry out the repair within just a few days. If they fail to do so, you are entitled to take legal action against them – both to enforce repairs and to claim compensation.
Contact a member of our team today to find out how we can help you claim the compensation you deserve.
Bathroom disrepairs
A good working bathroom is a fundamental requirement for tenants. If a bathroom is not in good working order it can cause tenants serious inconvenience and even pose health risks.
Some of the most common housing disrepair claims involve problems with bathrooms, including leaking pipes and non-flushing or overflowing toilets, which can lead to water damage to the structure of the property.
Boiler problems can lead to bathroom issues, such as water temperature problems, low water pressure and unusable showers.
If you have these kinds of problems, you may be entitled to compensation if your landlord has failed to act on your concerns.
Your landlord must make sure that your bathroom is in full working order and remains in a good state of repair. If you’re living with
bathroom disrepair issues, your landlord must fix the problem within just a few days. If they fail to do so, you are entitled to take legal action – both to enforce repairs and to claim compensation.
Contact a member of our team today to find out how we can help you claim the compensation you deserve.
Structural disrepair
Your landlord is responsible for ensuring that the structure of the property is in good repair.
Problems such as rotten timber floors, crumbling concrete and brickwork being exposed to moisture aren’t just unsightly – they can be dangerous too. Other common structural disrepair issues include sagging and leaking roofs, often caused by timber frame movement.
Your landlord is legally required to repair these defects within a reasonable time of them coming to his attention. Structural damage may make a property uninhabitable, so you shouldn’t be expected to put up with these issues. And remember that you are paying rent for the privilege! Nobody should have to pay rent for a property in a state of disrepair.
If you have these types of problems and your landlord has failed to take action, you may be entitled to take legal action. Once you’ve notified them of any disrepair problem at their property, they are required to fix or make arrangements to repair the issue within a reasonable period of time. If they fail to do so, you are well within your rights to take legal action – both to enforce repairs and to claim compensation.
Contact a member of our team today to find out how we can help you claim the compensation you deserve.