FDM Solicitors

FDM Solicitors Specialist legal firm providing expert advice in the field of claims case management & litigation. EXPERT HOUSING DISREPAIR SOLICITORS IN MANCHESTER.

We are a team of highly experienced claims and litigation solicitors in Manchester offering honest and straightforward legal advice, dedicated to getting our clients the outcome they deserve.

When Said came to FDM, he'd been living with a property in disrepair and serious problems with his hot water - and a hou...
26/08/2026

When Said came to FDM, he'd been living with a property in disrepair and serious problems with his hot water - and a housing authority that wouldn't put it right.

After we took on his case, here's what he told us:

"I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional work and dedication you showed in handling my housing case. Your efforts in addressing the ongoing issues with the management of my property, particularly concerning the lack of proper repairs and the serious problems with hot water and boiling, did not go unnoticed. Situations like this can be extremely stressful, but your guidance and determination gave me confidence and reassurance at every stage. Your ability to challenge the housing authorities and advocate strongly on my behalf has made a real difference."

Said's words, not ours. This is why we do what we do - not just to win claims, but to give people who've been ignored someone who'll actually fight their corner.

If your landlord is leaving you without proper repairs or hot water, you don't have to accept it. No Win, No Fee. Free, no-obligation advice.

Start here: https://fdmsolicitors.co.uk/housing-disrepair-claims-form/

Six years of asking. One court judgment to end it.A tenant had been reporting disrepair to their landlord for six years....
18/08/2026

Six years of asking. One court judgment to end it.

A tenant had been reporting disrepair to their landlord for six years. Six years of requests, and no proper resolution. When they came to FDM Solicitors, we took the case through the proper legal channels - and when the landlord failed to respond as the court required, we secured a default judgment in the tenant's favour.

The outcome: the landlord was ordered to carry out the repairs, pay the tenant's legal costs, and pay £5,200 in damages for the conditions they'd been left to live in.

We're sharing this because a lot of tenants assume that once a landlord has ignored them for years, nothing will ever change. This case shows the opposite. The law doesn't run out. A landlord that's stalled for years can still be held to account.

This is what we do - we take the cases others have given up on, and we see them through. No Win, No Fee.

Read the full case here: https://fdmsolicitors.co.uk/hdr/default-judgment-and-costs-awarded-in-longstanding-housing-disrepair-claim-a-victory-for-tenants/

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There's a phrase in the law that every social tenant should know: "fit for human habitation".Since the Homes (Fitness fo...
11/08/2026

There's a phrase in the law that every social tenant should know: "fit for human habitation".

Since the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, your home isn't just supposed to be roughly liveable - it has to be safe, healthy and free from serious hazards for the whole time you live there. That's a legal standard, not a nice-to-have.

So what can make a home "unfit"? Things like serious damp and mould, a lack of hot or cold water, unsafe electrics, inadequate ventilation, problems with drainage or sanitation, or any hazard that puts your health or safety at risk.

If your council or housing association landlord has left your home in that state after being told, the Act gives you the right to take them to court to force the repairs and claim compensation - without waiting for the council's environmental health team to get involved first.

Most tenants have never been told this law exists. Now you have.

FDM Solicitors can tell you for free whether you have a claim. No Win, No Fee, no obligation.

Learn more: https://fdmsolicitors.co.uk/hdr/what-is-housing-disrepair/

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When people think "housing disrepair", they picture damp and mould.But that's only part of it.A leak that's been drippin...
04/08/2026

When people think "housing disrepair", they picture damp and mould.

But that's only part of it.

A leak that's been dripping for months. Exposed or faulty wiring. A broken boiler and no hot water. Windows that won't shut. Cracks spreading across a wall. Pests that keep coming back no matter what you do. If your council or housing association landlord has been told about any of it and still hasn't put it right, that's disrepair too - and you may have every right to do something about it.

You don't have to prove it's "bad enough". You just have to have a home that isn't being kept in the condition the law requires, and a landlord who's had the chance to fix it and hasn't.

FDM Solicitors help council and housing association tenants force those repairs through and claim compensation for what they've been left living with. It's No Win, No Fee, so there's nothing to pay upfront and nothing to lose by finding out where you stand.

Start your free, no-obligation claim here: https://fdmsolicitors.co.uk/housing-disrepair-claims-form/

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Five years. Black mould in every room. Flooring lifted by flooding from a broken upstairs shower. That same shower out o...
28/07/2026

Five years. Black mould in every room. Flooring lifted by flooding from a broken upstairs shower. That same shower out of use for five years. A kitchen that had completely deteriorated.

Five years of contacting their housing association. Five years of nothing changing.

Sabrina and her family came to FDM Solicitors wanting someone to actually fight for them. Here's what she told us after we did:

"FDM did a brilliant job of ensuring that we were done fairly in our case, they advocated for us and told us that they'd make sure to do right by us. After almost a year of back and forth our case has finally won. FDM did their best to get us the best out of it. Although we had hoped to get more money in reimbursement, we're still happy that our home is being fixed because it was all that truly mattered to us. A massive thanks to Lucy for handling our file to ensure everything was done in our favour."

No tenant should live like that for five years. If your landlord is ignoring serious repairs, you have options - and you have nothing to lose by finding out what they are.

No Win, No Fee. Free, no-obligation advice.

https://fdmsolicitors.co.uk/housing-disrepair-claims-form/

21/07/2026

You reported the damp months ago. The mould is still there. And you're starting to wonder if anyone is ever going to do anything about it.

Here's something a lot of social housing tenants still don't know: the law changed.

Awaab's Law came into force last October. It means social landlords now face strict, legally binding timeframes to investigate and fix dangerous damp and mould once it has been reported. They can no longer leave you waiting indefinitely and hope you give up.

If your council or housing association has ignored serious damp, mould or other hazards in your home, that delay may now be unlawful. And you may be entitled to have the repairs forced through and to claim compensation for what you have been living with.

You don't pay a penny unless your claim succeeds. It's No Win, No Fee, and the first consultation is free with no obligation.

You can read what Awaab's Law means for tenants here: https://fdmsolicitors.co.uk/disrepair-problems/awaabs-law-explained-what-social-tenants-need-to-know-about-damp-mould-and-emergency-hazards/

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A lot of tenants don't complain because they don't know if their problem is "serious enough."Here's what your landlord i...
14/07/2026

A lot of tenants don't complain because they don't know if their problem is "serious enough."

Here's what your landlord is legally required to keep in working order - regardless of how long it's been broken and regardless of whether they think it's urgent:

- The structure of your home - walls, roof, floors, foundations
- All plumbing - pipes, drains, basins, baths and toilets
- Heating and hot water systems
- Gas and electrical installations
- Windows and external doors

Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, these are not optional obligations. They apply to every council and housing association tenancy.

If any of these have been reported and ignored, your landlord may be in breach of their legal duty - and you may have grounds for a housing disrepair claim.

No Win, No Fee. Free, no-obligation advice.

https://fdmsolicitors.co.uk/hdr/repairs-what-is-my-landlord-responsible-for/

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07/07/2026

People think damp and mould are a winter problem.

They're not.

Summer is when poor ventilation, inadequate insulation and unresolved structural damage quietly get worse - building up heat and moisture inside walls, under floors, and around windows. By the time autumn arrives, the mould is already there. It just took the cold to reveal it.

If you're a council or housing association tenant and your home has damp, condensation or mould that your landlord hasn't fixed - it doesn't matter what month it is. Your landlord has a legal duty to repair it. Not eventually. Now.

FDM Solicitors have helped thousands of tenants force repairs and secure compensation - on a strict No Win, No Fee basis.

If you've been ignored for months, it's time to find out where you stand.

https://fdmsolicitors.co.uk/housing-disrepair-claims-form/

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For 15 years, Joynul lived with serious mould and damp. Broken kitchen cupboards. Faulty windows. Repeated repair reques...
23/06/2026

For 15 years, Joynul lived with serious mould and damp. Broken kitchen cupboards. Faulty windows. Repeated repair requests that went nowhere.

After contacting FDM Solicitors and working with our Amelia Turner, here's what Joynul wanted to share:

"From the very beginning, she was extremely helpful, professional, respectful, and kind-hearted. She kept me informed at every stage, always took the time to contact me, and supported me whenever I needed help.

Within just six months, all of the disrepair issues were fully resolved. My home was completely repaired, made like new, and I even received compensation. This would not have happened without Amelia's dedication and hard work."

No tenant should be left in those conditions for 15 years. If your landlord is ignoring serious repairs, you have legal rights - and you don't have to face it alone.

No Win, No Fee. Free, no-obligation advice.

https://fdmsolicitors.co.uk/housing-disrepair-claims-form/

One of the most persistent reasons tenants do not pursue legitimate housing disrepair claims is fear of eviction.It is w...
18/06/2026

One of the most persistent reasons tenants do not pursue legitimate housing disrepair claims is fear of eviction.

It is worth setting the record straight.

In England and Wales, retaliatory eviction - where a landlord seeks possession of a property in response to a tenant exercising their legal rights - is unlawful. The Deregulation Act 2015 introduced specific statutory protections against it, and the courts apply close scrutiny to possession proceedings that follow disrepair complaints or claims.

For social housing tenants in particular, secure tenancies offer further protection: a landlord cannot lawfully terminate a tenancy without proper grounds and proper process, and a complaint about disrepair is not a ground for possession.

For housing professionals, charities, and frontline workers supporting tenants - the practical takeaway is this: clients who are living in poor conditions should not be discouraged from seeking advice on the assumption that they will lose their home if they do.

At FDM Solicitors, we represent council and housing association tenants across England and Wales on a strict No Win, No Fee basis. SRA-regulated. 4.7 stars on ReviewSolicitors from 450+ verified reviews.

https://fdmsolicitors.co.uk/housing-disrepair/

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