Disrepair and Local Authority Housing

housing, tenant
Mar 23 | 2021

Disrepair and Local Authority Housing

Having seen the ITV news last night and the appalling conditions that some local authority tenants are being forced to endure in Croydon it is important to remember that people should not have to live like that. Living in a property that is suffering from disrepair can have an enormous impact on both the physical and mental health of the tenants living in the property. In England alone around four million households live in social housing, and around 480,000 of those social housing homes do not currently meet the government’s ‘decent homes’ standards, according to the English Housing Survey, meaning they are suffering from disrepair. 200,000 of these homes, had a category one hazard such as damp, poor electrics, or fire hazards. Enduring those sorts of conditions in a normal year would be extremely tough but having to do that during numerous lockdowns would be unbearable. Landlords and local authority housing are required by law to ensure that any property they are renting out is in a good state of repair. Sadly, this is not always the case. The good news is that the law is there to help tenants who may be living in properties suffering from disrepair, tenants may be able to take out an injunction and claim compensation/damages. Many solicitors who offer expert advice in this area (like us) offer a no win no fee service. In cases where the claim is successful the landlord will be required to make good any disrepair within the property as well as paying the costs associated with the claim. Tenants should not suffer in silence.

Get in touch with our expert team today on 0330 123 1131 or visit our disrepair claims page for more information.

More information on the report from ITV News can be found here.
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