Compensation for Housing Disrepair Claims

Waltham Forest Council

What you need to know

  • London Borough of Waltham Forest Council manages a large stock of council housing across the borough. As the legal landlord, the Council is responsible for making sure its homes are safe, secure, and well maintained. This duty covers the structure and exterior of properties as well as essential services such as heating, plumbing, and electrics.

  • When repairs are not carried out properly or within a reasonable time, tenants can be left living in poor conditions. Damp and mould, leaking roofs, heating failures, and faulty wiring are common complaints from tenants in Waltham Forest. These problems can have serious consequences, from damage to personal belongings to health issues and stress.

  • At Premier Legal Assist, we help tenants in Waltham Forest who are struggling with unresolved repair problems. We work with solicitors who specialise in housing disrepair law and who act 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!

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What is Housing Disrepair?

For social housing tenants in the London borough of Waltham Forest, housing disrepair means the property has fallen below the basic legal standards that a landlord must maintain. It refers to conditions that make the home unsafe, unhealthy, or unsuitable to live in because essential repairs have not been carried out within a reasonable time after being reported. 

This might involve problems with the structure and exterior of the building, such as water leaking through roofs or cracks appearing in walls. It also covers essential services, like heating and hot water systems failing during cold weather, or electrical faults that leave tenants at risk of shocks or fire. Damp and mould are also key issues, particularly in older blocks of flats. Even doors and windows that don’t shut properly, leaving a property insecure, can amount to disrepair if ignored following complaints by tenants. 

If you have reported problems like these to the Council and they have not been properly dealt with, you may be entitled to make a claim. If your case is eligible, our panel of specialist housing solicitors can ensure repairs are carried out and pursue compensation for the disruption and harm caused by the disrepair, all on a ‘no-win, no-fee' basis. 

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Common repair issues that may qualify for compensation include:

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

If you have reported these kinds of complaints and they remain unresolved, you may have the right to claim both for repairs and for financial compensation.

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Waltham Forest Council Disrepair Claims FAQs

If your home is damp, unsafe, or lacking essential services such as heating or electricity, that is a strong indicator of disrepair. For Waltham Forest tenants, these problems often arise in older housing blocks, where leaks, heating faults, or mould are common. If you’ve reported the problem and it hasn’t been fixed properly or quickly enough, you may be eligible for a claim. We provide a free review to check your situation. 

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, you complete our online form. If your case qualifies, we will then connect you with one of our panel of housing law solicitors to handle the claim. They will gather evidence, which may include repair records, photos, or an independent property inspection. They will then contact London Borough of Waltham Forest Council formally to request repairs and compensation. If the Council does not respond adequately, the solicitor can issue court proceedings to obtain a legally binding outcome. 

We connect tenants with solicitors who are specialists in disrepair claims and who know how to deal with councils like Waltham Forest. They will ensure your rights are enforced, repairs are carried out, and compensation is sought for the impact on your daily life. Because the solicitors we connect you with work on a no-win, no-fee basis, there is no upfront cost to you. 

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. 

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. 

Some claims are resolved quickly if repairs are carried out after legal notice is given. Others may take longer, particularly if the matter goes to court. The length of time depends on the severity of the disrepair, how long the problems have been ongoing, and how Waltham Forest Council responds. Your solicitor will provide a more accurate estimate once they review your case.  

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

  • Health problems linked to living in damp, cold, or unsafe conditions 
  • Damage to furniture, clothing, or electrical items 
  • Loss of use of certain rooms in your property 
  • Distress, inconvenience, and disruption caused by the disrepair

The exact amount depends on your personal circumstances and the seriousness of the complaints of disrepair. 

The Housing Ombudsman is an independent body that looks into complaints about social landlords like London Borough of Waltham Forest Council. If you’ve followed the Council’s complaints process but are still unhappy, you can escalate your case to the Ombudsman. 

The Ombudsman can recommend repairs or compensation, but their recommendations are not legally binding. That means landlords are expected to comply, but they cannot be legally forced in the same way as they would under a court order. If you want a guaranteed, enforceable outcome, legal action through a solicitor is often the better option. Premier Legal Assist can connect you with solicitors who work on a no-win, no-fee basis. 

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If you are a London Borough of Waltham Forest Council tenant living with reported unresolved disrepair, you do not need to accept poor conditions. If your case is eligible, we can help you secure repairs and claim the compensation you are entitled to. 

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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.