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BlogsHelpful Advice On Housing Disrepair Claims
Plain English guides on damp, mould, leaks, repairs, tenant rights and compensation for council and housing association tenants in England and Wales.
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Plain English guides and tools written for council and housing association tenants in England and Wales. No legal jargon, no promises about what your claim is worth, just what the law actually says and what you can do about it.
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9 November
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6 November
How Long Can a Landlord Leave You Without Heating or Hot Water?
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5 November
Awaab's Law Phase 2: What Changes for Tenants on 30 November 2026
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5 November
How to Stop Condensation on Windows and When to Call Your Landlord
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15 September
Landlord Repair Responsibilities: What They Must Fix and How Fast
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15 September
How Long Does a Housing Disrepair Claim Take? The Real Timeline for Council and Housing Association Tenants
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15 September
How to Complain to the Housing Ombudsman
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15 September
Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 Explained
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15 September
Can I Sue My Landlord for Not Doing Repairs? A Guide for Council and Housing Association Tenants
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15 September
Damp and Mould in a Rented Home: Your Rights and Compensation
See what a claim like yours could be worthPut in your rent and how long the problem has gone unfixed, and get a rough range in about twenty seconds.
Open the compensation calculatorNot sure where your situation fits?Tell us what has happened and we will tell you where you stand. It takes about a minute.
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If you rent from the council or a housing association and your home has serious issues like damp, mould, leaks, heating problems, or structural damage that haven't been resolved, you may be able to make a claim. Your landlord has a legal duty to maintain the property.