Living with disrepair in Hampton Magna is stressful, unhealthy and, in many cases, unlawful. Landlords of rented homes, including councils, housing associations and private landlords, have a legal duty to carry out repairs within a reasonable time of being told about them. When they fail, our specialist team can step in, get the repairs done and recover compensation for everything you have been through.
Your landlord's repair duties in Hampton Magna
Under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, every landlord in Hampton Magna must keep the structure and exterior of your home in repair, along with the installations for water, gas, electricity, sanitation, heating and hot water. The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 goes further: your home must be fit to live in from the day your tenancy starts and for as long as it lasts. These duties apply to council homes, housing association properties and private rentals in Hampton Magna alike.
Typical disrepair issues in and around Hampton Magna include:
- Bathroom problems
- Structural problems
- Wall problems
- Toilet problems
- Ceiling problems
- Kitchen problems
- Heating problems
- Any other defect that affects your health, safety or use of the home
How a housing disrepair claim works in Hampton Magna
Here is what happens when you ask us to look at a housing disrepair claim in Hampton Magna.
- Free claim check. A quick conversation is usually enough to tell whether your landlord in Hampton Magna has broken their repairing duties.
- Evidence and inspection. An independent expert visits your home, records every defect and sets out exactly what your landlord needs to do to fix it.
- Letter of claim. Your landlord receives a formal letter of claim and has a set period to respond, carry out repairs and make an offer.
- Repairs and compensation. You get the repairs done, you get paid, and because the claim is no win, no fee, our costs are recovered from the landlord.
Compensation for tenants in Hampton Magna
Most awards are based on the rent paid during the period of disrepair. Mild problems in one room might attract around 20% of rent; a home made largely uninhabitable by damp, mould or no heating can attract 50% or more. Damaged furniture, clothing and carpets, and any health effects, are added on top.
For example, a tenant in Hampton Magna paying £500 a month (£6,000 a year) whose claim is valued at 25% would receive around £1,500 for each year of disrepair, or about £1,500 over 1 year, before adding anything for damaged belongings or ill health. Claims can go back up to six years.
Disrepair problems we help Hampton Magna tenants with
Choose the problem closest to yours for detailed guidance.
Heating disrepair
No heating or hot water, a boiler that keeps breaking down or radiators that never get warm: your landlord must fix it…
Leaks and water damage
Leaks from roofs, pipes, bathrooms or the flat above that your landlord has failed to trace and fix, and the damage…
Damp, mould and wall problems
Damp patches, black mould, crumbling plaster, failed cavity wall insulation or a broken damp-proof course: wall…
Window and door disrepair
Rotten frames, broken glass, windows that will not open or close, failed double glazing, draughts and doors that do not…
Bathroom disrepair
Leaking baths and showers, cracked basins, mould that keeps returning, no hot water, broken extractor fans and…
Guttering disrepair
Blocked, broken or missing gutters and downpipes that pour water down the walls, causing penetrating damp, mould and…
Plumbing disrepair
Burst or leaking pipes, blocked drains, no water pressure, faulty stopcocks and waste pipes that back up into your home.
Structural disrepair
Subsidence, movement, tree root damage, failed lintels, dangerous stairs and balconies and other defects in the…
Cracks in walls and ceilings
Cracked plaster, render and brickwork that your landlord has ignored, from cosmetic cracks that hide damp to cracks…
Roof disrepair
Missing tiles, leaking flat roofs, defective flashing, rotten roof timbers and chimneys letting water in: roof problems…
Kitchen disrepair
Leaking sinks, broken units, dangerous worktops, faulty cooker connections, pests and damp that make the kitchen unsafe…
Toilet disrepair
Blocked, leaking, cracked or constantly running toilets, broken cisterns and soil pipes, and homes left without a…
Pest infestations
Mice, rats, cockroaches, bed bugs, ants and other infestations caused or allowed to continue by defects your landlord…
Ceiling disrepair
Stained, cracked, sagging or collapsed ceilings caused by leaks from roofs, bathrooms or the flat above that your…
Electrical disrepair
Dangerous wiring, tripping fuse boards, broken sockets and lights, no electrical safety certificate and water near…
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Housing disrepair in Hampton Magna: frequently asked questions
What evidence do I need for a disrepair claim in Hampton Magna?
Photos and videos of the problems, dated if possible; copies of letters, emails, texts or online repair requests to your landlord; receipts for damaged belongings or extra heating costs; and GP or hospital records if your health has been affected. Do not worry if you do not have everything. An independent surveyor's report usually becomes the main evidence.
How far back can a housing disrepair claim go?
You can usually claim for up to six years of disrepair, counting back from the date the claim is started. Children have longer: a claim for a child's ill health can be brought up to three years after their 18th birthday.
I am a private tenant in Hampton Magna. Can I still claim?
Yes. Private landlords have the same repairing obligations as councils and housing associations. The main difference is the type of tenancy you hold, which affects your security of tenure. We will explain how that applies to you before you decide to proceed.
Will someone need to inspect my home in Hampton Magna?
Usually yes. An independent surveyor visits at a time that suits you, photographs and measures every defect and writes a report. The visit normally takes an hour or two and the report becomes the backbone of your claim.
Can I make a housing disrepair claim against the council in Hampton Magna?
Yes. Local councils and housing associations are landlords like any other and have exactly the same repairing duties under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. Many of the claims we deal with for tenants in Hampton Magna are against social landlords.