Everyone has the right to live in a safe & well maintained property
It is the landlords obligation to ensure that the property meets and remains at the ‘decent homes’ standard as per the ‘fit for habitation Act 2020’
Once a “Tenancy Agreement” has been signed to rent a property, the landlord is obligated to ensure that the property meets and remains at a certain level. It is essential under the housing disrepair protocol, that any faults or damages which may have occurred, are repaired. Refusal or inability to undertake faults or damages, can result in the tenant initiating a housing disrepair claim.
Before a Property Disrepair Claim can be instigated, the tenant MUST have notified the landlord of the defects and allowed a period of at least 21 days for the landlord to carry out the appropriate repairs. The most common form of property disrepair cases include but, are not limited to that of disrepair to either the property or belongings and goods inside of the property.
Some common issues include...
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- Broken Roof Tiles
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- Broken Drains
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- Interior Damage
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- Cracks in Walls
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- Windows Mold
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- Defective Brickwork
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- Mold Problems
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- Guttering
It is the Landlords obligation to ensure that the property meets and remains at the “decent home” standard. This could include:
- Damage to your windows & doors
- Blocked drains Leaks from the roofing of your property
- Damaged interior such as wallpaper, curtains and carpets affected by damp
- Badly maintained brickwork to the outside of the property
Damage to your belongings, goods or furniture can occur through a variety of avenues. These can include:
- Damp walls
- Water damage via leaks or faulty water pipes
- Damage due to construction occurring in the property
- Mould on walls
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