Oadby and Wigston Borough Council is responsible for providing and maintaining council housing across the Leicestershire borough. As the social landlord, the Council has a legal duty to keep its homes safe, secure, and in good repair.
When repairs are delayed or dealt with inadequately, tenants can find themselves living in uncomfortable or unsafe conditions. In Oadby and Wigston, tenants have raised concerns about heating systems failing during winter, leaks from roofs and gutters, and damp that keeps coming back even after treatment. These problems can affect your health, your belongings, and your ability to use your home properly.
At Premier Legal Assist, we connect tenants with solicitors who specialise in housing disrepair claims. All cases are pursued on a no-win, no-fee basis.
Find out if you’re eligible to claim against the Council for repairs and compensation.
Based on the past 6 months' average settlement, the average compensation claim is worth £1,895 – start yours today!
Housing disrepair is when a property falls into an unsafe, unhealthy, or unsuitable condition because the landlord has failed to complete necessary repairs in a reasonable time. For tenants of Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, this could include damp or mould that keeps returning, heating or hot water systems that fail during cold weather, or leaks that cause damage to walls, ceilings, or belongings.
You have the right to live in a property that is dry, warm, and structurally sound. If Oadby and Wigston Borough Council has failed to act after you have reported a problem, you may be entitled to make a no-win, no-fee claim for both the repairs and financial compensation.
Our panel solicitors will handle the entire process for you, from assessing the strength of your claim to gathering evidence, arranging inspections, and taking legal action if needed.
Common repair issues that may qualify for compensation include:
If you have reported any of these issues to Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and they remain unresolved, you could have a strong case. Disrepair can harm your health, damage your possessions, and disrupt your daily life, but legal action can help put it right.
Our panel of housing law solicitors work on a no-win, no-fee basis.
I’m not sure if I have a claim against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, can you help?
Yes. If you’ve reported complaints such as damp, leaks, heating failures, or unsafe electrics to Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and they have not been repaired properly or in good time, you may have a valid claim. We can assess your situation for free.
Premier Legal Assist is a claims management company. You do not need to use a claims management company to make a complaint; you can complain directly to your landlord or refer it to the Housing Ombudsman yourself for free.
What is the process for making a housing disrepair claim against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council?
First, complete our online claim form describing the disrepair issue and how long it has been ongoing. If your case is eligible, we will refer you to one of our panel housing law solicitors. The solicitor may then arrange an independent inspection, gather photos or medical records if needed, and send a formal legal notice to the Council. If Oadby and Wigston Borough Council still fails to carry out repairs, the solicitor can take the matter to Court.
We work with solicitors who specialise in housing disrepair claims against councils and housing providers. They understand the legal responsibilities of landlords like Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and have experience in building strong cases. With our support, you can:
Premier Legal Assist is a claims management company that focuses on helping housing tenants enforce their rights. While the council complaints process and Ombudsman can be helpful, legal action is often more direct and effective.
What will it cost me to make a housing disrepair claim against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council?
There is no upfront fee for assessing your case. If your claim is successful, legal fees (usually 25% of the compensation) will be deducted from the total awarded.
Full details of fees will be disclosed in the paperwork you receive from the law firm handling your case. Termination fees may apply if you end the agreement with your solicitor outside of the 14-day cancellation period.
How long will it take to process my claim against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council?
This depends on the type of disrepair, how long the problem has been ongoing, and how quickly Oadby and Wigston Borough Council responds once legal action starts. Some cases can be resolved quickly if the Council acts promptly, while others take longer if court proceedings are needed.
If one of our panel housing solicitors takes on your case, they will explain the timescales in full.
What sort of compensation could I be entitled to for my housing disrepair claim?
If one of our panel solicitors takes on your case, they will explain the options available to you.
Compensation may cover:
Your solicitor will assess your circumstances and work to recover the maximum compensation available.
The Housing Ombudsman is an independent service that investigates complaints about social landlords such as Oadby and Wigston Borough Council. If you have completed the Council's complaints procedure and are still dissatisfied, you can escalate your complaint to the Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman can recommend that repairs are carried out or that compensation is paid, but their decisions are not legally binding. If you need enforceable repairs or guaranteed compensation, legal action through a solicitor is often the most effective option. Premier Legal Assist can connect you with housing disrepair solicitors who act on a no-win, no-fee basis.
If you are an Oadby and Wigston Borough Council tenant living with unresolved reported repair complaints, you don’t have to accept poor housing conditions. If your case is eligible, with our help, you can secure both the repairs you need and the compensation you deserve.
Premier Legal Assist is a claims management company. You do not need to use a claims management company to make your complaint, you can complain to the organisation you are complaining about directly. If the issue is not resolved, you can refer it to the relevant independent Ombudsman service for free.
