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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.
Our Housing Disrepair Solicitors in Manchester understand how upsetting it can be when your home is in a state of disrepair. Living with damp on the walls, mould spreading across the ceiling, or heating that never works properly is more than just an inconvenience. It can leave you feeling worn down, anxious, and completely fed up.
We are proud to be based in Manchester. For more than 25 years, we have supported clients through some of the most stressful and challenging times in their lives. Now, we bring that same care and determination to housing disrepair claims. If you are living in social housing and your landlord is ignoring serious problems in your home, we are here to help you take back control and get the support you deserve.
Our team delivers straightforward legal advice, hands-on support, and full claim management from the moment you get in touch. We specialise in Manchester Housing Disrepair Claims and act quickly to help tenants dealing with persistent damp, broken heating, unsafe electrics, and other serious repair issues. We will make sure your landlord carries out the necessary work and that you receive the compensation you deserve for the disruption and distress caused.
We offer a completely free, no obligation consultation and work on a no win no fee basis, so there is no cost to you unless we succeed. If your landlord is refusing to take action, we will.
Trust SDS Solicitors, your dedicated Housing Disrepair Solicitors in Manchester, to fight for your rights and get your home back to the standard you deserve.
Housing disrepair refers to a failure by landlords, whether Manchester City 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 your landlord has failed to maintain your home and you have been left living in poor or unsafe conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. The amount you can claim depends on how serious the disrepair is, how long it has been left unresolved, and how much it has affected your daily life.
For example, if your kitchen or bathroom has not been usable for a long period, you could receive compensation that reflects the loss of those essential facilities. In most cases, tenants receive between 25 and 50 percent of their annual rent for the time their home was in disrepair. In more severe cases, the figure can be even higher.
At SDS Solicitors, we make sure every part of your claim is properly assessed. That includes financial losses, inconvenience, stress, and any impact the disrepair has had on your health. We are here to fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Rochelle Dures
Head of Housing Disrepair
Living in disrepair is not just frustrating. It can be genuinely harmful. Across Manchester, many tenants are dealing with damp, mould, broken heating and unsafe conditions that are taking a serious toll on their lives. These problems are especially common in older council and housing association properties, where repairs are often delayed or ignored.
Damp and mould can cause breathing problems, skin conditions and constant discomfort, particularly for children, older people and anyone with health issues. Structural problems like cracked walls, leaking roofs and faulty electrics can make your home feel unsafe and unfit to live in. These are not small issues, they are risks to your health and wellbeing.
There is also the financial cost. You might be paying more for heating because of poor insulation or broken systems. You may have lost personal belongings to leaks or mould. And emotionally, many tenants experience stress, anxiety and disturbed sleep from living with these problems day after day.
You do not have to live like this. If your landlord is ignoring the situation, it is time to speak up. Talking to our Housing Disrepair Solicitors in Manchester is the first step towards getting your home repaired and your quality of life restored.
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 Manchester, and in the wider North West area, your local Council is likely to be Manchester City 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 Manchester and North West, some of the most common housing associations include:
Other private providers operate in Manchester, 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 Manchester.
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.
At SDS Solicitors, we are proud to stand up for tenants across the city who are living with unresolved issues in their homes. We specialise in Housing Disrepair Claims in Manchester and are here to help when landlords fail to carry out the repairs that tenants are legally entitled to. If you are in council or housing association accommodation and your property has been left in a poor state, we will make sure something is done about it.
Our first consultation is completely free and comes with no obligation. We will take the time to listen, review your case and explain your options clearly. If you decide to go ahead, we work on a no win no fee basis. That means you will not pay a penny unless your claim is successful.
From the moment you contact us, we take care of everything. We will help gather evidence, deal directly with your landlord and manage the legal process from start to finish. Whether you are dealing with damp, mould, broken heating or unsafe electrics, we will make sure repairs are carried out and that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
With SDS Solicitors, you can expect:
If your landlord is not doing what they should, we will. You do not have to keep living in poor conditions. We will fight to make sure repairs are completed and that you are fairly compensated for everything you have had to put up with.
With our Housing Disrepair Solicitors in Manchester on your side, you will have experienced professionals working for your best outcome every step of the way.
If you believe you have grounds for a housing disrepair claim for a Manchester home, you must be able to answer the following questions:
Contact SDS Solicitors today. Our Housing Disrepair Solicitors in Manchester will review your situation and provide clear, expert advice on how to start your housing disrepair claim.
You do not have to accept poor living conditions. If your home is suffering from damp, mould, leaks or unsafe installations, and your landlord is ignoring your complaints, it is time to take action. At SDS Solicitors, we are here to fight for you and make sure the repairs are carried out and the compensation is paid.
Our Housing Disrepair Solicitors in Manchester work closely with tenants across the city and beyond. We regularly support clients in Harpurhey, Moston, Moss Side, Longsight, Collyhurst, Gorton and other areas where social housing is common and disrepair is often neglected. We understand how difficult it can be to get landlords to listen, but we know how to make them act.
From your first call, we will guide you through every step. We will assess the condition of your home, build a strong claim, and deal with your landlord directly so you do not have to. Our team will push to get the repairs done and secure the financial compensation you are entitled to for the stress, disruption and loss you have experienced.
You have nothing to lose. We offer a completely free consultation, and our no win no fee promise means there is no cost to you unless your claim succeeds.
Contact SDS Solicitors today. Let us take the pressure off your shoulders and fight to restore your home to the safe, secure place it should be.
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No, there are laws in place protecting 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 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.
If you have reported repair issues to your landlord and they have failed to take action within a reasonable time, you may be eligible to make a housing disrepair claim. Common problems include damp and mould, faulty electrics, broken heating, leaks, and structural damage. Our Housing Disrepair Solicitors in Manchester can assess your case and advise you on your next steps, all at no cost to you.
Yes, absolutely. You do not need to move out to make a claim. Most of our Manchester housing disrepair clients continue living in their homes while we work to get the repairs done and compensation paid. You can claim for the inconvenience, damage to your belongings, increased living costs and any impact on your health or well-being.
Yes. As a firm based in Manchester, we regularly act for tenants living in properties managed by Manchester City Council and local housing providers. We understand how these organisations operate and know how to hold them accountable when they fail to meet their legal responsibilities. Our experience with local housing disrepair claims means we can act quickly and effectively on your behalf.
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