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What is housing disrepair?

Living in rented property which has fallen into disrepair and bad living conditions, you may have a disrepair claim against your landlord.

What does disrepair mean?

The state of being in need of repair a building fallen into disrepair.

How long does a housing disrepair claim take?

The landlord should, normally, respond within 20 working days of receipt of the Letter of Claim, receipt of the letter of claim is taken as being 2 days after the date of the letter.

Will my landlord evict me if I make a claim against them?

This is an understandable concern given the circumstances, but if you are a tenant in a housing association or council house, then your landlord cannot evict you for bringing a housing disrepair claim against them unless you are in arrears without a payment plan in place.

The law differs if you are in private rented accommodation, as a landlord can serve a Section 21 eviction notice which will let them evict you as a tenant without giving specific reasons. We can help you with any enquiries you may have.