For council tenants in Tandridge, housing disrepair means the property is not being maintained to the legal standard required of the landlord. The Council must keep homes well maintained and equipped with safe and working facilities. When it fails to do so, the property may be classed as unfit for habitation.
Examples of disrepair include damp and mould spreading through bedrooms or living areas, heating or hot water systems that break down and are left unrepaired, and leaks from roofs or pipes that cause damage inside the home. Faulty electrics, such as sparking sockets or wiring problems, are also serious safety concerns. Even less obvious issues, like broken windows, insecure doors, or defective guttering, may be considered disrepair if they compromise your safety or comfort.
If you have reported these issues to Tandridge District Council and they have not been fixed properly, or the same problems keep returning, you may be entitled to make a housing disrepair claim. If your case is eligible, our panel of specialist housing solicitors can take on the case from start to finish on a ‘no-win, no-fee' basis, ensuring repairs are carried out and that you receive compensation for the inconvenience and disruption.
