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5 Essential Things To Know About HDR Claims
HDR claims (housing disrepair claims) are an option open to you if you have reported a problem to your landlord and it has not been resolved. This is a process that housing disrepair solicitors such as Legal HD can help you with. When we talk to people about HDR claims there is sometimes a lack of understanding about what someone can claim for and in what circumstances they can make a claim. This article is aimed at providing some basic [...]
Can I Make A Housing Disrepair Claim For Damp?
Damp is a very common problem in housing, regardless of the size or age of a property. It can be very unpleasant to look at and live with and if left can very quickly deteriorate to make a home uninhabitable and dangerous. However, it is not always the case that damp is classed as ‘disrepair’ and hence, it is a complex area in terms of liability for the problem. It is not clear-cut that you will be able to make [...]
The Renters Reform Bill – What It Is And How It Will Affect Tenants
Three and a half years on from forming a major part of the Conservative party’s manifesto pledge at the 2019 election, the Renters Reform Bill will finally be heard in Parliament this week. However, Michael Gove, the levelling-up, housing and communities secretary, has received a mixed response to the Bill he will be unveiling, with rental sector experts welcoming some elements of the widespread changes, but even some members of his own party are sceptical about others. With the rental [...]
My Landlord Isn’t Doing Repairs – What Do I Do?
Any standard tenancy agreement should include a basic stipulation that the landlord is responsible for providing a safe and comfortable property that is fit to live in. This means the landlord has a duty to carry out important safety responsibilities involving fire safety, electrical safety and gas safety, but it also means they have to carry out repairs on the property where required. Landlord and tenant responsibilities If the tenant has damaged the property themselves, or their family or a [...]
5 Things You Should Consider Before Making A Housing Disrepair Claim
The process of making a housing disrepair claim is relatively simple, but once your claim has been initiated and is proceeding forward, there can be complications and the process can become difficult and stressful. This is particularly the case if you are still living in the rental accommodation in question. There are also issues with eligibility that you need to think about before proceeding with a housing disrepair claim. You can receive professional support in these situations from legal experts [...]
