Are you a social housing tenant and feel that you’re being forced to live in a home in a state of disrepair? While most property owners and landlords often ignore property repairs, there are strict legal obligations that they must adhere to. These regulations ensure that property owners maintain their rental properties to keep them safe and in acceptable habitable conditions.
Suppose you informed your landlord about your rental home issues, and they decided not to carry out the required repairs. You shouldn’t feel helpless or live in conditions that are damaging to your well-being. Boiler Repair Liverpool can provide professional assistance in filing a housing disrepair claim against your Liverpool landlord.
One unique aspect of our services is that you don’t need to make upfront payments. The state of your home may be harming you or costing you money, and that should be a priority. That’s why a share of your financial compensation will be taken to cover the cost of our services. Therefore, you have nothing to lose if you choose to work with us.
What can you Claim for?
Note that your landlord shouldn’t charge you for housing disrepair for some repairs. As part of their duty, property owners and landlords must ensure the rental property is livable and safe. They’re responsible for necessary repairs in a reasonable period. Therefore, they should fix damage to the following aspects of the rental property.
- Roofing, exterior walls, windows, and other structural as well as appearance of the rental unit.
- Water systems
- Ventilation system
- Hygiene fixtures such as toilets, basins, bathtubs, and more
- Gas appliances
- Electrical systems and pre-installed appliances like heating and cooling systems
If any of these systems is in disrepair and your landlord has refused to carry out the necessary repairs, we can help. You must meet strict conditions to be eligible to file a housing disrepair claim in Liverpool.
For instance, you must have reported the issue to your landlord. In addition, you must have sufficient proof of damage. If, after providing this information to your landlord, there was no appropriate action, you can proceed to make a claim. Work with our professionals to determine whether you have a legitimate claim and gather enough evidence to support the claim.
Keep in mind that you can only file a housing disrepair claim before or after your tenancy ends. Similarly, you must claim within six years of providing notice to your landlord about the disrepair issue. If your claim involves a personal injury, you have up to three years to file a claim after notifying your landlord.
Remember, repairing faults caused by your negligence or doing unreasonable things isn’t the responsibility of your landlord. At Boiler Repair Liverpool, we know the distress and frustration you may be going through if you are living in a house that’s in a state of disrepair. We can help you file a housing disrepair claim and get the amount of compensation you legally deserve.
