Tenant rights

Landlord repairs.

If you are renting a property it is important to protect your tenant rights. Your rights as a tenant include landlord repairs. The Landlord and Tenant Act gives a tenant rights and makes the landlord responsible to carry out repairs. We will advise as to your rights as a tenant and we can help get you compensation and ensure your landlord repairs the property properly.

Compensation for repair delays and tenant rights

As well as enforcing your rights we can also get compensation for you. If your landlord fails to repair the property in a reasonable time then you can be compensated for the upset, inconvenience and any losses caused by damp or other damage due to disrepair. You have the same rights regardless of whether you receive housing benefit or pay rent directly. The landlord cannot refuse to repair or suggest the tenant has no rights to repair where your tenancy is subject to the Landlord and Tenant Act. Most Council, Housing Association and other tenants have full rights under the act. The landlord's excuses or delays are a breach of the Act.

Get specialist advice.

If you require further information contact Peasegoods on 0800 163059 or fill in the form below.