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Has your council or social housing property fallen into disrepair?
Are you renting from the Council or a Housing Association? You may be entitled to compensation.
Living in a rented home affected by disrepair can make it difficult to feel safe, comfortable, or settled. For social housing tenants in Fulham, issues such as damp, mould, leaks, faulty heating, structural defects, or unsafe electrical problems should be repaired properly once the landlord has been made aware of them.
If you rent from a council, housing association, or social housing provider, your landlord must keep your home in a safe and habitable condition. When they fail to deal with serious repair problems within a reasonable time, you may be able to take legal action to secure the repairs and claim compensation for the conditions you have had to live with.
At SDS Solicitors, we support tenants in Fulham and the surrounding areas with housing disrepair claims. Our experienced solicitors will take the time to understand the problems affecting your home, explain your legal position clearly, and act firmly to hold your landlord to account. We will work to get your property restored to the standard it should be, while pursuing the compensation you may be entitled to under UK law.
Housing disrepair refers to a failure by landlords, whether Hammersmith & Fulham Borough Council or housing association, to keep a rented property in good repair. This includes maintaining the structure and systems essential for a habitable home, such as heating, plumbing, and electrical safety. Common disrepair issues tenants face include:
Mould is a common issue in disrepair claims.
Issues with electrics can be a serious safety issue.
Disrepair can attract rats, mice, and other vermin.
Broken seals and locks can be a security issue.
Landlords are legally obligated to keep a property in a reasonable state of repair and landlords must provide safe, habitable living conditions throughout your assured tenancy.
If you have been living with serious disrepair and your landlord has failed to put things right, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Whether it is damp, mould, faulty electrics or a broken boiler, the disruption to your life can form the basis of a strong Fulham Housing Disrepair Claim.
The amount of compensation depends on how severe the issue is, how long it has been left unresolved, and how it has affected your ability to live comfortably in your home. In many cases, tenants can recover between 25 and 50 percent of their annual rent. In more extreme cases, this figure can be higher.
At SDS Solicitors, we carefully assess every part of your claim. That includes the inconvenience you have experienced, any financial losses, and the impact on your health and well-being. We are here to help you secure the compensation you deserve.
Sheldon Davidson LL.B (Hons)
Managing Director
Living with unresolved disrepair can affect your health, your finances, and your ability to feel comfortable at home. For tenants in Fulham, damp and mould can appear where there are leaks, poor ventilation, defective windows, inadequate heating, or cold areas within the property. These conditions can make the home unpleasant to live in and may worsen asthma, allergies, breathing problems, or other existing health concerns.
Structural disrepair can also create safety risks. Issues such as cracked walls, damaged ceilings, leaking roofs, loose flooring, broken windows, or unsafe electrics can make everyday use of the property difficult and may leave you feeling unsafe in your own home. If these problems are ignored, they can continue to deteriorate and cause further disruption.
There can also be a financial impact. Damp, mould, and leaks may damage furniture, carpets, clothing, bedding, and other personal belongings. Poor heating or insulation can lead to higher energy bills, while repeated delays from your landlord can cause stress, frustration, embarrassment, and a loss of enjoyment of your home.
If your landlord has failed to deal with disrepair after being notified, you do not have to continue living in these conditions. Our Housing Disrepair Claims experts at SDS Solicitors can listen to your concerns, explain your rights, and advise whether you may be able to claim compensation while taking steps to get your home repaired.
Social housing in England can be handled by either a Council, which is a government authority, or by private Housing Associations which rent out properties. In Fulham, your local Council is likely to be Hammersmith & Fulham Borough Council however other authorities may operate in the surrounding areas.
If your property is under the responsibility of a private Housing Association, this organisation must be properly registered and approved by the UK Government to operate in England. You can check the details of your association on the list of registered providers on the Government’s website. In Fulham, some of the most common housing associations include:
Other private providers operate in Fulham, and you can still make a claim for disrepair issues if you are dealing with a provider who does not have a local office in Fulham.
I have been very happy with all the help your staff have given me during my claim. Mr B
I have been very happy with all the help your staff have given me during my claim.
Our housing disrepair solicitors help tenants in Fulham take action when landlords fail to repair homes affected by serious disrepair. If you are living with damp, mould, leaks, heating faults, structural damage, unsafe electrics, or other unresolved problems, our housing disrepair solicitors can advise you on the steps available to protect your rights.
Your first consultation is free and without obligation. We will listen to what has happened, review how long the issues have been present, and consider what your landlord has done since being made aware of the problem. We will then explain whether you may have grounds to bring a claim for compensation for housing disrepair in Fulham.
Where your case can proceed, we may be able to act for you on a No Win No Fee basis. This means you can pursue your claim without paying legal fees upfront, and you will not pay our fees unless your claim is successful.
Our team can take care of the legal process for you. We can help gather evidence, prepare the claim, contact your landlord, negotiate for the repairs and compensation you deserve, and take court action where necessary. We understand how distressing it can be to live in a property that has not been properly maintained, and we will handle your case with care, professionalism, and determination from start to finish.
If you believe you have grounds for a housing disrepair claim for a Fulham home, you must be able to answer the following questions:
Contact SDS Solicitors. Our team will assess your claim and provide expert advice on the process of claiming for housing disrepair.
Established in Manchester in 1997, SDS Solicitors is a trusted name in housing disrepair claims. We proudly serve clients across Fulham and surrounding areas. Whether you’re based in Askew ward, Wormholt, White City, College Park or Old Oak our expert solicitors are ready to help.
We also offer nationwide support across England. With our No Win, No Fee promise, you face no financial risk in pursuing your claim.
Contact our London Housing Disrepair Solicitors today for a free consultation. Together, we’ll ensure your home is safe and habitable once again.
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No, there are laws in place protecting Fulham Council and Housing Association tenants from being evicted for starting a housing disrepair compensation claim against their landlord.
Yes, you should continue regular rent payments throughout a Fulham disrepair claim unless you have come to an agreement with the landlord about reducing or withholding rent. Rent arrears could make you liable for eviction, even if you have reduced your rent payments by a reasonable amount while the issues is not resolved or during the repairs if these affect the function of the house or some of the rooms.
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