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Landlords (private, council or housing association) have a legal responsibility to their tenants to ensure that the accommodation is kept in a reasonable condition and free from any hazards. Your landlord is responsible for any repairs that may arise and if they fail to do so, within a reasonable time you could make a Housing Disrepair claim.
Please note, a tenant has an obligation to report to the landlord any issues regarding repairs to allow the landlord to carry out the necessary repairs. If after reporting issues, your landlord fails to repair or rectify any hazards, you may then bring a claim against them for this failure.
Housing Disrepair – Landlord responsibilities
1. To keep the accommodation in an adequate condition and must meet fire, health and safety regulations
2. Ensure any repairs or dangerous hazards are taken care of, once informed
3. Ensure that electricity, gas, plumbing, heating, water and sanitation is in working order.
4. The structure internal/external is in a safe condition.
5. To install smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors
6. Free from an infestation of vermin or insects.
Types of claims
- Injuries caused by the falling ceiling, tiles, doors, unsafe flooring, or other hazards
- Heating, Plumbing or wiring issues
- Defective windows, roofs, pipes, and external drainage
- Mould and damp claims
- If your landlord refuses to repair, a court can not only make them carry out repairs but also pay you compensation for injury / damaged belongings.
- If you are living in an accommodation that is in a poor or unsafe condition and this has impacted your health call Cheadle Solicitors on 0161 464 4323 to see if you could claim today.
Housing Disrepair – Mould Claims
Mould is a type of fungus that is caused by excessive moisture or dampness. This could be a result of damaged pipes, leaking roofs or windows or poorly insulated external walls.
Landlords (private, council or housing association) have a legal responsibility to their tenants to ensure that the accommodation is kept free from mould or dampness.
Mould called mycotoxins, produce toxins that are absorbed through the airways and skin and this could then lead to serious respiratory problems and/or cause worsening in Asthma patients as well as skin issues, such as eczema as a result of an allergic reaction to the mould.
Mould could weaken the immune system over prolonged exposure and/ or cause sensitivity over time.
How can you tell if your accommodation has mould? Usually, you can see it in patches of dark/black spots there is usually an odour in the area/room and it will feel damp and cold.
If you are living in an accommodation that is in a poor or unsafe condition and this has impacted your health call Cheadle Solicitors on 0161 464 4323 to see if you could claim today.
