Housing Disrepair Claims

25/12/2022

Majority of disrepair claims from tenants are genuine, says social landlord lawyer

The majority of legal disrepair claims from tenants are genuine, a lawyer who represents social landlords has said.

Inside Housing, news, analysis, and comment about the social housing sector in the UK.

22/11/2022

'Our beautiful Awaab's death should have been a defining moment - but nothing has changed'

The heartbroken family of Awaab Ishak have issued a powerful response to the Rochdale housing boss refusing to step down.

Chief executive of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH), Gareth Swarbrick, finally apologised to the family on Thursday evening (November 17), more than two days after Awaab's inquest concluded.

Coroner Joanne Kearsley ruled that Awaab had died aged two after prolonged exposure to mould, leading to fatal breathing difficulties. She described the case as a 'defining moment' for the housing sector in how it deals with damp and mould.

The toddler's grieving family has responded to RBH's defiance

16/10/2022

Bristol tenant fears house collapse after cracks discovered

A social housing tenant says she fears for her life after large cracks appeared in every room of her house.

Amber Bradley, who has multiple sclerosis, rents her Patchway home from Bromford Housing Association, having moved in after struggling to find disability-friendly housing privately.

"I'm struggling to sleep because I'm worried the roof will fall on my head when I'm asleep," she told the BBC.

Bromford said it was investigating the cause of the cracks in her walls.

Ms Bradley's front door, which has level access, is no longer usable after sinking several centimetres, forcing her to use steps at the rear of the property.

She claims she has contacted the housing association more than 10 times, and while staff are "understanding", the cracks have continued to get worse.

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Housing tenant Amber Bradley fears she may be killed by falling beams in her Patchway property.

10/10/2022

Energy bills went up at the start of October, with households in England, Wales and Scotland using a typical amount of gas and electricity now set to pay £2,500 a year - a rise of £500.

Energy-saving measures won't make up for the sharp rise in prices. But taken together, lots of small changes could save hundreds of pounds a year.

Energy bills have gone up, but there are some easy ways households can reduce costs.

01/10/2022

It's just been confirmed: energy bills will rise to £3,549 in October.

This will be the biggest attack on living standards in decades.

We’re declaring a National Day of Action on October 1st with protests across Britain.

Join us: wesayenough.co.uk



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01/10/2022

The 22-year-old who took on a housing giant and won

As a new report claims dilapidated housing is "killing some of the most vulnerable people", a 22-year-old student has become an unlikely champion for social housing tenants, shaming Clarion, Europe's biggest housing association, into action.

"I can't let people live in squalor," says Kwajo Tweneboa, burning passion in his voice, as he details some of the appalling living conditions he has uncovered in the past four months.

"Houses are being overrun by mice, cockroaches, rats in some cases.

"Lights streaming with water, asbestos ceilings completely broken or covered in black mould."

As a new report claims dilapidated housing can kill, the BBC meets an unlikely champion for tenants.

26/09/2022

In 2019, 17% or 4.1 million homes failed to meet the Decent Homes Standard.

They must:

• Provide a reasonable degree of thermal comfort.

• Be in a reasonable state of repair.

• Have reasonably modern facilities and services.

Source: English Housing Survey

12/09/2022

Councils spend £45m on legal disrepair claims in four years

Inside Housing, news, analysis, and comment about the social housing sector in the UK.

10/09/2022

INSIGHT
MPs inquiry finds 'homes unfit for humans' following ITV News investigation

An inquiry by MPs triggered by an ITV News investigation has found the deterioration of social housing has left some unfit for human habitation, as landlords are told to significantly “up their game.”
In a scathing report, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities committee found “it is undeniable that tenants… face poor treatment from providers who discriminate and stigmatise people because they are social housing tenants.”

Chair of the Committee Clive Betts thanked ITV News' investigation into the social housing sector, which he said had forced MPs to launch their own inquiry. | ITV National News

02/08/2022

Cost of living crisis UK: How to get the government £650 payment.

Millions of households will be eligible for the support measure to help with soaring inflation.

Millions of households will be eligible for the support measure to help with soaring inflation.

01/08/2022

Family who faced eviction....refused to leave

The price of other rental properties is likely to be double what Michael and Kathryn currently pay.

07/07/2022

Claim For Housing Disrepair [No Win, No Fee]: Made Easy (2 Min Read)

What is Housing Disrepair?

Housing disrepair is when a rented property needs repair for the property to be safe and suitable for tenants to live in.

Examples of issues that cause disrepair:

Damp (wherever it occurs in the house)
Vegetation
Vermin
Faulty boiler
External damage to brickwork
Flooring and stairs being unsafe/broken