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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 that is not being properly maintained can place a heavy strain on your health, safety, and daily life. Our Wigan Housing Disrepair Solicitors understand how frustrating it can be when you have reported problems such as damp, mould, leaks, broken heating, unsafe electrics, or structural damage, but your landlord has failed to put things right.
If you are a tenant in a council or housing association property in Wigan, your landlord must keep your home safe, habitable, and in a reasonable state of repair. When serious repair issues are ignored or left unresolved, you may be able to bring a housing disrepair claim for the repairs your property needs and the compensation you may be owed.
At SDS Solicitors, we specialise in Wigan Housing Disrepair Claims and support tenants whose landlords have failed to meet their legal responsibilities. With over 25 years of experience, our team knows how to deal with landlords firmly and effectively, while keeping the process clear and straightforward for you.
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation, giving you the chance to speak to our team and understand your options. Where your claim is suitable, we may be able to act on a No Win No Fee basis, so you will not pay our legal fees unless your claim succeeds.
If your landlord is failing to deal with serious disrepair, SDS Solicitors can help you take action. Our dedicated Wigan Housing Disrepair Solicitors will work to protect your rights, pursue the repairs your home needs, and seek the compensation you deserve.
Housing disrepair happens when landlords, including Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council or local housing associations, fail to keep your rented property in proper condition. They have a legal duty to maintain the structure of the home and ensure essential services and fixtures are working safely and reliably.
In Wigan, tenants often face problems such as:
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.
Your landlord must respond to these issues in a reasonable time. As a tenant, you have the right to live in a clean, safe and comfortable home from the start of your tenancy until the end.
If your Wigan home has been affected by serious disrepair, you may be able to claim financial compensation and require your landlord to complete the necessary repairs. A housing disrepair claim is designed to recognise that you have been paying rent for a property that has not been maintained to the standard your landlord is legally required to provide.
The amount of compensation available will depend on the details of your case. This includes the nature of the disrepair, how severe the problem is, how long it has continued after your landlord was notified, and how much of the property has been affected. If important areas of the home have been difficult or impossible to use, this can also increase the value of the claim.
In many Wigan Housing Disrepair Claims, compensation is calculated as a percentage of the rent paid during the period when the property was affected. As a general guide, this often falls between 25% and 50% of the rent for that period, depending on the seriousness and duration of the disrepair. In more severe cases, a higher amount may be possible.
At SDS Solicitors, our Wigan Housing Disrepair Solicitors will assess your circumstances carefully and explain what level of compensation may be available. We will also work to ensure your landlord is held accountable and that the repairs needed to make your home safe and habitable are properly addressed.
Sheldon Davidson LL.B (Hons)
Managing Director
Living in a home affected by disrepair can have a serious impact on your health, comfort, and sense of security. For tenants in Wigan, damp and mould can develop where there are leaks, poor airflow, defective windows, or inadequate heating. These conditions can make the property feel cold and unhealthy, and may contribute to breathing problems, allergies, chest infections, or worsening symptoms for anyone with asthma or other medical conditions.
Other repair issues can make the home unsafe. Problems such as leaking roofs, cracked walls, damaged ceilings, broken windows, unsafe electrics, or faulty heating can affect how you use your property and may place you and your family at risk. When a landlord fails to deal with these hazards after being notified, it can leave tenants living in conditions that should not be accepted.
Disrepair can also create financial pressure. Belongings may be damaged by damp, leaks, or mould. Heating bills may rise if the property is difficult to keep warm. Some tenants also feel forced to spend their own money on short-term fixes while waiting for their landlord to respond.
The emotional effect can be just as difficult. Living in a property that feels neglected can cause stress, frustration, poor sleep, and anxiety about your home getting worse. If your landlord has failed to take proper action, speaking to our Wigan Housing Disrepair Solicitors can help you understand your rights and take the first step towards securing a safer, healthier home.
In Wigan, social housing may be managed either by your local council or by a registered housing association. Most tenants will be under the responsibility of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, although other councils within the North West area may also provide housing support or manage properties in surrounding districts.
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 Wigan and North West, some of the most common housing associations include:
Other private providers operate in Wigan, 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 Wigan.
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 act for tenants throughout Wigan whose homes have been affected by ongoing disrepair. If you live in a council or housing association property and your landlord has failed to deal with reported problems, our Wigan Housing Disrepair Solicitors can help you take clear and effective legal action.
We start with a free initial consultation, with no obligation to continue. This allows you to explain the condition of your home, how long the issues have been present, and what your landlord has done in response. We will then advise you on your options, including whether you may be able to claim compensation and push for the repairs to be completed.
Where appropriate, we can deal with your claim on a No Win No Fee basis. This means you can pursue your case without paying legal fees upfront, and you will not pay our fees unless your claim is successful.
Our team can manage every stage of the process for you. We can help gather evidence, review photographs, complaint records and repair history, prepare your claim, contact your landlord, negotiate a settlement, and take formal legal steps if needed. Throughout your case, we will keep you updated and explain matters in straightforward terms.
If your landlord is refusing to take responsibility, you do not have to continue living in unsafe or unsuitable conditions. SDS Solicitors will work with determination and care to protect your rights, secure the repairs your home needs, and pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.
If you are unsure whether you can make a claim for Housing Disrepair in Wigan, ask yourself the following questions:
f you answered yes to most of these, there is a strong chance that you are eligible to make a claim. Our team at SDS Solicitors is ready to assess your case and give you clear advice on what steps to take next.
SDS Solicitors is proud to support tenants across Wigan and nearby communities who are living in homes that are no longer safe or suitable. Since 1997, we have helped thousands of clients take legal action to get the repairs and compensation they deserve.
Whether you live in Laithwaite, Marsh Green, Wigan East, Ince‑in‑Makerfield, Atherton North or Leigh North, or anywhere else in Wigan, our experienced team is here to help.
We also work with clients across England. Thanks to our No Win No Fee promise, there is no financial risk to you in starting your claim.
Speak to us today for your free consultation. Call now or fill in our online form and let SDS Solicitors help you take the first step toward a safer and healthier home.
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No, there are laws in place protecting Wigan 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 Wigan 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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