Housing Disrepair
Council Housing Claims
If your local council is ignoring your repair requests, you have the right to take legal action. We force councils to carry out essential repairs and pay you compensation.
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Holding Councils Accountable
Local councils have a legal duty under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to keep your property in a good state of repair. Unfortunately, severe underfunding often leads to tenants living in unacceptable conditions for years.
You shouldn't have to live with damp, leaks, or broken heating. When complaints fail, legal action is often the only way to get results.
Do I have a valid claim?
- You rent directly from the local council.
- You have formally reported the disrepair to them.
- They have failed to fix it within a reasonable time.
Claim Against Your Council
Common Questions
Will the council evict me for claiming?
No. It is completely illegal for a council to evict a tenant in retaliation for enforcing their legal right to a safe living environment.
How long does the process take?
Many councils agree to carry out repairs within weeks of receiving our formal letter of claim. Securing the compensation can take a few months.