Are you renting a property in Liverpool and have registered a disrepair issue with your landlord that hasn’t been resolved? You may be eligible to start a housing disrepair claim. Contact Legal HD today – the housing disrepair claim specialists – and we can use our expert knowledge of this area of the law to help you secure suitable compensation on a no-risk, no-win-no-fee basis.

What complaints you can claim for

There are a number of common complaints that come under a landlord’s responsibility and which you can claim for if you have reported this problem and it has not been fixed. These include:

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

So contact Legal HD today if you have reported one of these problems and your landlord has not responded or has not rectified the issue.

What you can claim compensation for

Living with a housing disrepair issue can be distressing and uncomfortable, and you are entitled to seek compensation to cover some of the impacts of this ordeal. This includes:

• Costs relating to living with the disrepair issue
• Costs of damage to personal belongings caused by the disrepair issue
• Compensation for any health effects of living with the disrepair issue
• Compensation for the discomfort and inconvenience of living with the disrepair issue

If you contact Legal HD today we can help you start a housing disrepair claim against your landlord in Liverpool.

Are you eligible to make a housing disrepair claim?

Although you are renting accommodation in Liverpool, you are only eligible to make a housing disrepair claim if ALL of these statements apply to you:

• You are renting your accommodation from social housing, a housing association or a local authority (find your housing association here)
• You have reported this disrepair issue directly to your landlord
• You have given your landlord a reasonable amount of time to fix the issue
• You are still living in the property and the issue is unresolved

If ALL these apply to you then contact Legal HD and we can help you start a housing disrepair claim.

Housing disrepair claims in Liverpool

Liverpool is a vibrant and progressive port city in the Northwest of England. It has a diverse modern economy along with a rich history of contributing greatly to the wider economy of the UK. Liverpool has a population of around 490,000 people and is well-known for its contributions to popular culture.

This has led to Liverpool becoming a strong attraction for tourism as well as a popular centre for higher education. As a result, Liverpool has a robust and exciting property market, including a strong rental sector, which includes surrounding areas such as Birkenhead, Warrington, St Helens and Runcorn. Despite this strong rental sector, there are still problems with housing disrepairs remaining unresolved, and housing disrepair claims are common in the Liverpool area. So if this applies to you then contact Legal HD today and we can help you make a housing disrepair claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does no-win-no-fee mean?

No-win-no-fee means that there is no cost to you in making a claim, and hence there is no risk. If we win the case then we will charge a fee for our services but this will be taken out of your compensation award, and it will be a fixed fee that will be explained to you before the process starts. If we lose the claim then we will not charge a fee.

Can I make a claim if I caused the damage?

No, in this case the landlord is not liable if you have caused the damage or disrepair through your own neglect or unreasonable behaviour. This should be stated in your tenancy agreement.

What can I claim for?

A housing disrepair claim can recover costs:

• For money spent in living with the problem
• For damage to any property caused by the problem

And it can award you compensation to cover:

• Any health issues caused by the problem
• Your discomfort and inconvenience in living with the problem

Can the landlord charge me for making repairs?

The landlord can only charge you for making repairs if you were personally responsible for causing the repairs, i.e., through your own neglect or unreasonable behaviour. The landlord is responsible for all other repairs, whether you make a housing disrepair claim or not.