What You Can Claim For

If any of these affect your home and your landlord has not put it right, you may be able to have the work done and claim compensation for the time you have lived with it.

Damp and mould on a wall in a council property

Damp & Mould

Black mould, condensation, rising damp

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Water leaking into a rented home

Active Leaks

Roof leaks, pipe leaks, water damage

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Broken boiler in a council property

Broken Heating

Faulty boilers, no hot water, broken radiators

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Damaged electrical socket in a rented home

Faulty Electrics

Exposed wiring, broken sockets, trip hazards

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Blocked drain outside a council property

Drainage Issues

Blocked drains, sewage problems, flooding

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Rotten window frame in a rented home

Rotten Windows

Broken, rotten or draughty windows and doors

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Signs of a pest infestation in a council property

Pest Infestations

Mice, rats, cockroaches, bedbugs

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Damaged roof on a council property

Damaged Roof

Missing tiles, structural roof damage

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Crumbling plaster on a wall in a rented home

Crumbling Plaster

Walls cracking, plaster falling off

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Cracked brickwork on the outside of a council property

Defective Brickwork

Cracked walls, subsidence, structural issues

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 have not been resolved, you may be able to make a claim. Your landlord has a legal duty to maintain the property.