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If you’re a council tenant or housing association tenant living in a property with damp, mould, leaks, broken heating, electrical hazards, or structural issues, you may be entitled to claim repairs and compensation under UK housing disrepair law.

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Start Housing Disrepair Claim – Get Repairs and Compensation

At Disrepair Claims Online, we make it simple for council and housing association tenants to start a housing disrepair claim and secure the repairs and compensation they are entitled to. For years, we have helped tenants across England and Wales take action against unsafe and poorly maintained homes, ensuring properties are restored to meet proper living standards.

If you rent from a council or housing association, your landlord is legally required to provide and maintain a property that is safe, secure, and fit for human habitation — from the day you move in and throughout your tenancy.

If you’re living with damp and mould, water leaks, structural problems, broken heating, faulty electrics, or other disrepair issues, you could have the legal right to make a housing disrepair claim. Landlords have a duty under UK housing law to fix these problems within a reasonable timeframe, ensuring your home meets health and safety standards.


Don’t let poor living conditions affect your health or quality of life.

Start Housing Disrepair Claim – Protect Your Rights as a Tenant

If you’re a council tenant or live in a housing association property, you have a legal right to live in a safe, well-maintained home. Problems like damp and mould, water leaks, structural damage, or faulty heating aren’t just inconveniences — they can seriously affect your health and reduce your quality of life.

When your landlord fails to fix these problems within a reasonable timeframe, you may be entitled to start a housing disrepair claim. A successful claim can lead to your home being repaired to the required legal standard and financial compensation for the inconvenience, damage to your belongings, or any health issues caused by the disrepair.

At Disrepair Claims Online, we work with tenants across England and Wales to connect them with experienced housing disrepair solicitors who can act on a *No Win, No Fee basis*. Whether you’re dealing with damp in a council home, unsafe electrical wiring, broken boilers, or leaks causing property damage, we can help you take the first step towards repairs and fair compensation. You can read more about landlord repair obligations in the UK Housing Disrepair Pre-Action Protocol.

Start Housing Disrepair Claim – Connect with the Right Solicitor

Finding the right housing disrepair solicitor for your tenant repair claim can feel overwhelming, especially when urgent repairs are needed or you’re pursuing compensation.

At Disrepair Claims Online, we help tenants take action when their homes fall into disrepair. We can connect you with a solicitor from our specialist panel, who will progress your claim, arrange professional independent surveyor inspections, and work to ensure repairs are completed while also seeking any eligible compensation.

From the moment you start your housing disrepair claim, you’ll receive regular updates on your case and a professional legal service from solicitors experienced in council tenant and housing association disrepair claims. Our goal is to help you secure a safe, well-maintained home and the compensation you may be entitled to.

Our Solicitors will also fight to ensure you receive maximum compensation. Our panel of housing disrepair solicitors have decades of combined experience in Housing Disrepair Law, securing successful outcomes for tenants across England and Wales. For years, they have helped tenants win disrepair claims, ensuring homes are repaired to a high standard and safe to live in.

Working with skilled solicitors means your claim will be handled with expertise from start to finish. They will work tirelessly to secure the maximum compensation you are entitled to while making sure your landlord carries out the necessary repairs without unnecessary delays.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Start Housing Disrepair Claim

1. Will I lose my home if I start a housing disrepair claim?
No. Your landlord cannot legally evict you simply for making a legitimate housing disrepair claim. Tenants are protected under UK law from retaliation when exercising their rights to have their home repaired to a safe and habitable standard.

2. How much compensation can I get for a housing disrepair claim?
Compensation varies depending on the severity of the disrepair, how long it’s been ongoing, and the impact on your health or belongings. Some tenants have received thousands of pounds, alongside repairs being completed.

3. Can I claim for damp and mould in my council home?
Yes. If your landlord has failed to fix damp and mould after you’ve reported it, you may be entitled to make a housing disrepair claim. Damp and mould can cause serious health issues and must be addressed promptly.

4. Do I need a solicitor to start a housing disrepair claim?
While you can try to deal with your landlord directly, having an experienced housing disrepair solicitor increases your chances of success. They can handle the legal process, arrange inspections, and negotiate fair compensation on your behalf.

5. How long does a housing disrepair claim take?
It depends on the complexity of the case and how quickly your landlord responds. Many claims are resolved within a few months, but more complex cases can take longer.

6. Can I make a housing disrepair claim against my housing association?
Yes. Housing associations have the same legal obligations as councils to maintain your home to a safe standard. If they fail to carry out repairs after you’ve reported them, you may have the right to start a housing disrepair claim

Why choose us?

We are a claims management company dedicated to helping council and housing association tenants across England and Wales resolve repair issues. Over the years, our panel of solicitors has supported thousands of tenants in having their homes repaired and securing compensation where eligible — all on a “*No Win No Fee*” basis.

No Win, No Fee* – Means It means that if your compensation claim is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay a fee for your Solicitor’s services.  *If you cancel the claim after the cooling-off period of 14 days you may be charged a cancellation fee by the solicitor. 

*If your claim is successful, your solicitor will charge you a fee that is deducted from your compensation.  Typically a customers pay 25% including VAT of any successful claim. The amount you pay will be dependent on your individual circumstances.

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Awaab’s Law and the Reality of Unsafe Social Housing

The ITV News investigation “The man struggling to breathe in a council flat ‘unfit to house humans’” shows the devastating reality of what can happen when landlords fail to address dangerous housing conditions. Cases like this highlight why new protections such as Awaab’s Law exist — to make sure issues like damp, mould, and structural hazards are dealt with urgently, protecting tenants’ health and dignity.

If you are facing similar problems, you have the right to demand repairs and hold your landlord accountable. Under UK housing law, council and housing association tenants are entitled to live in a safe, well-maintained home — and if your landlord fails in that duty, you may be able to claim repairs and compensation.

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