Disrepair

If your landlord or letting agent has failed to maintain your rented property to a safe and acceptable standard, you may be experiencing disrepair.

If your landlord has failed to carry out necessary repairs, there may also have been other legal breaches, such as failing to protect your deposit or renting out the property without the correct licence. In some cases, you may be able to apply for a Rent Repayment Order (RRO), which could allow you to recover up to 12 or 24 months’ rent, depending on the offence and when it was committed. To find out more about RROs, click here. If you would like one of our trained advisers to consider whether there may have been any additional breaches, please get in touch with us using
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Understanding your legal position can be a powerful tool in getting repairs completed. You may also be entitled to financial compensation where your landlord has failed to comply with their legal obligations.

As this area of law can be complex and fact-specific, we recommend contacting Justice For Tenants. You can provide details of your situation along with any supporting evidence, such as photographs and correspondence with your landlord or agent. We will review your case and advise you on your rights and available options.

You can get in touch with us via our  Contact Form