Have you reported a repair issue to your landlord in Brighton, but it has not been resolved? You could be entitled to make a housing disrepair claim. So contact Legal HD – the housing disrepair specialists – and we can assess your eligibility and the validity of your case, and help you secure compensation for your ordeal.

Housing disrepair claims in Brighton

Brighton is a thriving coastal city and a popular seaside resort in Sussex. It is located 47 miles south of London on the south coast of the UK. With a population of around 275,000 Brighton has a strong tourist economy, but also has a thriving music and arts scene and with such a vibrant culture and diverse population, it was recently voted as ‘the happiest place to live in the UK’.

This results in a healthy property market and a flourishing rental sector, including in surrounding towns such as Worthing, Eastbourne, Newhaven and Lewes. Although the rental sector in Brighton is very popular, tenants do still encounter housing disrepair issues, so if you have reported a repair problem to your landlord which hasn’t been resolved, then contact Legal HD today and we can help you secure compensation on a no-risk basis.

Are you eligible to make a housing disrepair claim?

Not every rent-paying tenant in Brighton is automatically able to make a housing disrepair claim, so check below if you are eligible:

• Are you a registered tenant of social housing, a housing association or a local authority?
• Have you reported a repair issue directly to your landlord?
• Have you given your landlord a reasonable period of time to resolve the issue?
• Are you still living in the property with the issue unresolved?

If ALL of these statements apply to you, then you can make a housing disrepair claim, so contact our team at Legal HD today.

What you can claim for

Living with a housing disrepair can be stressful and uncomfortable, and at Legal HD we believe you should be suitably compensated for your ordeal. So if you make a housing disrepair claim with us, we can help you secure compensation for:

• Any costs incurred in living with the disrepair
• Any health issues relating to the disrepair
• Any damage to your belongings caused by the disrepair
• Your discomfort and inconvenience in living with the disrepair

Contact our team today and start a no-risk housing disrepair claim in Brighton

If you have caused the disrepair issue through your own neglect or unreasonable behaviour you will not be able to make a claim, however, if the disrepair issue falls under the landlord’s responsibility, then you can. Common complaints include:

• Damp problems
• Mould problems
• External damage
• Water leaks
• Structural issues
• Faulty heating
• Faulty electrics
• Infestations

So if you have experienced any of these issues in your rental property, you can make a housing disrepair claim today.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much compensation will I receive?

There is no set compensation figure for a housing disrepair issue, and this will be based on a number of variables, such as:

• How much your rental charges are for the accommodation
• Whether the disrepair has deteriorated since you first reported it, and how badly
• The severity of how the problem has affected you
• How long the issue has remained unresolved since you first reported it to the landlord.

Am I eligible to make a housing disrepair claim?

You are eligible to make a claim if you:

• Are a tenant of a housing association (find your housing association here), local authority or social housing
• Have not caused the disrepair issue yourself
• Have reported the issue directly to your landlord
• Have given the landlord sufficient time to resolve the issue
• Are still living in the property with the repair issue outstanding

What type of compensation can I claim for?

You can claim for costs you have incurred in living with the problem and the costs of damage to your property. You can also claim compensation for health issues caused by the disrepair, and your general discomfort and inconvenience.

How long have I got to start a housing disrepair claim?

You need to start a claim within six years of first reporting the issue, and if you have a personal injury as a result of the disrepair, you must start a claim within three years.