Housing Disrepair Claims — Damp, Mould, Leaks & More
If your landlord has failed to fix damp, mould, leaks or structural issues, you could be owed thousands in compensation plus a rent refund. We connect tenants across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with No Win No Fee housing disrepair solicitors from our legal panel.
What qualifies as housing disrepair?
Under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, your landlord must keep your home safe, weatherproof, and free of serious defects. If you've reported an issue and it hasn't been fixed within a reasonable time, you may have a claim.
Why claim through CaseFlow Legal
No Win No Fee
Our panel of housing disrepair solicitors only get paid if your claim succeeds.
Fast 60-second check
Tell us a few details about the disrepair and we'll route you to the right partner.
Eviction protection
The Deregulation Act 2015 protects tenants from retaliatory eviction when they raise a valid disrepair claim.
UK-wide housing disrepair coverage
We help tenants of major councils and housing associations across the UK — including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leicester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast — along with every town and village in between. Wherever you rent in the UK, our panel can assess your case.
Housing disrepair claim FAQs
What counts as housing disrepair?
Housing disrepair covers damp, black mould, persistent leaks, broken boilers and heating, faulty wiring, rotten window frames, structural cracks, pest infestations and any other defect your landlord is legally responsible for fixing under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
How much compensation can I claim for damp and mould?
Compensation usually combines a rent-reduction element (typically 25%–50% of rent paid while the property was in disrepair) plus a personal injury element if your health has been affected. Awards commonly range from £1,000 to £10,000+ depending on severity and duration.
How long do I have to make a housing disrepair claim?
You generally have 6 years from when the disrepair started to bring a claim, or 3 years if you are also claiming for personal injury caused by the disrepair (e.g. respiratory illness from mould).
Do I have to pay anything to claim?
No. Our panel of housing disrepair solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis — you only pay if your claim is successful, and the cost is taken from the compensation awarded.
Will I be evicted if I claim against my landlord?
No. It is unlawful for a landlord (council, housing association or private) to evict you in retaliation for raising a disrepair claim. The Deregulation Act 2015 provides specific protection for tenants on assured shorthold tenancies.
Does this apply to council and housing association tenants?
Yes. Council tenants, housing association tenants and private tenants across the UK can all claim. We help tenants of every major social landlord in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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