Housing Disrepair Claims Stockport

Every landlord has the legal responsibility to maintain the external structure of their rental properties. Perhaps there’s a problem identified during routine inspections or reported by the tenant. In that case, the landlord must ensure timely repairs to keep the property safe and fit for human habitation.

Failure to handle reported repairs within a reasonable period can lead to housing disrepair. As a tenant, you have the right to file a housing disrepair claim if your landlord has failed to carry out necessary repairs within a reasonable period. At Boiler Repair Stockport, we’re ready to help tenants file housing disrepair claims in Stockport and beyond. 

The exact amount of financial compensation in a housing disrepair claim varies widely depending on different factors. These factors include the nature of the damages, the extent of your losses, and other inconveniences you suffered. Note that damages that can be compensated fall under the following categories.

Suppose your private items were damaged due to the property’s state of disrepair. Perhaps the damage was caused directly by disrepair or destroyed during repairs. In that case, you can claim the expenses incurred in repairing or replacing the damaged items. Such items may include clothes, carpets, furniture, and more. Consult an experienced individual to calculate the total damages related to the destruction of your belongings.

If not addressed on time, mould, dampness, and other forms of disrepair can pose a health risk to you and everyone else in your household. For instance, carbon monoxide poisoning can cause death. Mould can lead to respiratory issues and tripping hazards can cause broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and more.

So, if your health has been affected negatively due to the rented property’s state of disrepair, you’ll be in a position to claim compensation for the expenses you incurred. In addition, you can seek compensation for the pain and suffering you endured. Therefore, damages under this category must reflect the physical and emotional injury caused by your landlord’s negligence.

Suppose you have been unable to get hot water when you needed it most, use a ventilation system, or access your home in a normal way due to disrepair. In that case, you seek compensation for the inconveniences you encountered during the entire period of disrepair. Again, the total amount of compensation under this category will depend on the extent of the inconveniences you suffered.

You can only make a legitimate housing disrepair claim under two circumstances. First, you reported all necessary repairs to your landlord and he/she has failed to carry out the repairs within a reasonable period. Secondly, you have credible evidence to prove the damages and still your landlord refused to fix the damage.

As a tenant, you have the duty to look after the rental property, keep it clean, and ensure all necessary repairs are reported to the landlord on time. If the repairs arise from your negligence, you may not have a valid housing disrepair claim.