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Problems during the tenancy - repairs - your rights

This section contains links to advice, information and resources relating to problems with disrepair and your landlords legal obligations regarding the condition of your property.

Note - if you are not a member of Landlord-Law please click here.

Most of the tenants content is self contained in a members only area. After following any of the links below you will find a new links banner which will allow you to access any of the tenants members only subject areas easily. There are also some pdf articles below.

If you are contemplating a County Court claim against your landlord for disrepair, it is essential that you read the Pre Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases as this sets out the procedure you must follow before a court action is issued. Click here for the housing disrepair protocol.

If your claim is likley to include a claim for damages for personal injury (eg asthma caused by excessive damp) you will also need to comply with the Pre Action Protocal for Personal Injury Cases. Note that this web-site does not provide any further information regarding personal injury claims. Click here for the personal injury protocol.

Please choose one of the following:

Misrepresentation
Misleading adverts and statements made before the start of the tenancy - what you can do about them

The condition of your property/disrepair
This item consists of several long interconnected pages explaining in some detail the law underlying this complex area, with guidance on what you can do about disrepair problems. There is also extensive linking to resources elsewhere on the site

Housing fitness standards and the new Housing Health and Safety Rating System
Tessa explains the new system being introduced by the Housing Act 2004.

Housing Health and Safety rating hazards
This is a list of the 29 hazards, kindly provided by the London Landlords Accreditation Scheme.

Tenants Disrepair Claims - Preliminary Matters
A guide for tenants who are experiencing difficulty in getting repair work done by their landlords

Mediation - An Alternative to Litigation
Solicitor and qualified mediator Martin Plowman explains the benefits of mediation

Disrepair Claims Questionnaire
Use this form to help you compile the information needed for your case before you visit an advisor