Compensation for Housing Disrepair Claims

Tamworth Borough Council

What you need to know

  • Tamworth Borough Council owns and manages council housing across the Staffordshire borough and is legally responsible for ensuring its properties are safe, secure, and fit to live in. This includes maintaining the structure and exterior of homes, repairing essential systems such as heating, plumbing, and electrics, and dealing promptly with problems like damp, mould, or leaks once they are reported.

  • When reported repairs are delayed, ignored, or completed to a poor standard, tenants can be left living in uncomfortable or even unsafe conditions, which can affect health, damage belongings, and cause ongoing disruption to everyday life.

  • At Premier Legal Assist, we help tenants in Tamworth take action when their landlord fails to meet its legal responsibilities. We work with solicitors who specialise in housing disrepair claims against councils like Tamworth Borough Council. All claims are handled on a no-win, no-fee basis. 

Find out if you are eligible to claim against Tamworth Council for repairs and compensation.

Based on the past 6 months' average settlement, the average compensation claim is worth £1,895 – start yours today!

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What Counts as Housing Disrepair?

Housing disrepair occurs when your rented home becomes unsafe, unhealthy, or unsuitable because your landlord has not done necessary repairs once they’ve been reported. This goes beyond inconvenience; poor conditions can damage your health, affect your daily life, and reduce your enjoyment of your rental home.  

For Tamworth tenants, examples of disrepair might include: 

  • Persistent damp or mould that returns after treatment.
  • Leaks from roofs, gutters, or pipes that cause water damage.  
  • Heating and hot water systems breaking down in cold weather.  
  • Faulty or unsafe electrical wiring and sockets.  
  • Structural problems such as cracks in walls or defective brickwork.  
  • Broken or insecure windows, doors, or locks.  

If you have reported these issues and Tamworth Borough Council has failed to deal with them properly, you may be eligible to make a no-win, no-fee claim for repairs and compensation.  

Our panel of specialist housing law solicitors manage the process from start to finish, from collecting evidence and arranging inspections to pursuing legal action if necessary.  

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Common complaints include:

  • Mould, fungus or dampness
  • Leaks, flooding or water damage
  • Cracks and structural damage
  • Defective roofing or gutters
  • Defective brickwork
  • Insect infestations
  • Faulty plumbing, heating and broken boilers
  • Vermin infestations (mice, rats)
  • Electrical faults
  • Broken locks, doors and windows
  • Housing Ombudsman claims

If Tamworth Borough Council has failed to resolve these complaints despite being told, you may be entitled to claim both repairs and financial compensation.  

All claims are run on a no-win, no-fee basis.  

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Tamworth Borough Council Claims FAQs

Yes. If you’ve reported repair problems and complaints such as damp, mould, leaks, heating faults, or unsafe electrics and they haven’t been resolved in a reasonable time, you may have a valid claim. Even if repairs have been attempted, if the problem keeps coming back or was not fixed properly, you could still be eligible. We provide a free, no-obligation consultation to assess your case.  

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 your landlord or refer it to the Housing Ombudsman yourself for free.  

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.  

If needed, the solicitor may arrange an independent inspection, gather photos or medical records, and send a formal legal notice to the Council. If the Council still fails to carry out repairs, the solicitor can take the matter to Court. 

We work with lawyers who specialise in housing disrepair cases. They know how to hold councils to account when repairs are delayed or ignored. With our help, you can:  

  • Enforce repairs through legally binding action.  
  • Claim compensation for distress, health issues, or damaged belongings.  
  • Receive clear advice and support from start to finish.  

Premier Legal Assist is a claims management company that focuses on helping housing tenants enforce their rights. While the council complaints process and Housing Ombudsman can be helpful, legal action is often more direct and effective.  

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.  

If one of our panel solicitors takes on your case, they will explain the timescales in full. This depends on the type of disrepair, how long it has been ongoing, and how quickly Tamworth Borough Council responds once legal action is taken.   

Some cases are resolved quickly, while others may take longer if they go to Court. Your solicitor will give you a clearer timescale after reviewing your case.  

If one of our panel solicitors takes on your case, they will explain the options available to you. Compensation can cover:  

  • Health problems caused or made worse by poor housing conditions.  
  • Damage to belongings such as furniture, clothes, or electrical goods.  
  • Loss of use of rooms in your home.  
  • Stress, inconvenience, and disruption to your daily life.  

Your solicitor will assess your circumstances and claim the maximum compensation available.  

The Housing Ombudsman is an independent service that investigates complaints against social landlords like Tamworth Borough Council. If you have gone through the Council’s complaints process and are still dissatisfied, you can escalate your case to the Ombudsman.  

The Ombudsman can recommend that repairs are completed or that compensation is paid, but their decisions are not legally binding. Legal action through a solicitor is often the most effective route for a guaranteed outcome, such as enforceable repairs or court-ordered compensation.   

Premier Legal Assist can connect you with housing disrepair solicitors who act on a no-win, no-fee basis.  

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If you are a Tamworth Borough Council tenant living with unresolved reported repair issues, 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. 

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Our Client Commitment

At Premier Legal Assist, we’re here to make sure your voice is heard.

We are committed to:

  • Listening to you and treating your concerns with respect and understanding.
  • Acting quickly and fairly to assess your case and connect you with experienced housing disrepair solicitors.
  • Keeping things clear by explaining your options in plain English and avoiding technical legal jargon.
  • Supporting you throughout the claims process – no pressure, no upfront costs, no time wasting.
  • Respecting your privacy by protecting your personal data.
  • Putting your well-being first, helping you achieve the safe and secure home you deserve.

Because everyone has the right to a home that’s safe, secure, and fit to live in.

Important Information

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.