Thousands of council tenants across England continue to live with damp, mould, leaks, faulty electrics and serious disrepair that can harm their health and well-being.
Lambeth Council manages approximately 23,600 social homes in South London. As a local authority landlord, it is legally required to keep homes safe, secure, and well-maintained. If you've reported problems and the Council has repeatedly failed to fix them, you may be eligible for compensation.
At Premier Legal Assist, we connect tenants to specialist ‘no-win, no-fee’ housing disrepair solicitors. We help you obtain vital repairs and secure financial redress for distress, health impacts, and inconvenience caused by Lambeth’s failure to act.
Find out if you’re eligible to claim against Lambeth 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 refers to serious faults like damp, mould, leaks, dangerous electrics, broken locks or faulty heating when your landlord fails to fix them within a reasonable time once a complaint has been made. Lambeth Council has a legal responsibility to maintain its homes' structure and essential services.
Since 2017, Lambeth has paid over £16 million in compensation, partly due to alleged serious maladministration, including extended periods without repairs and poor complaint handling.
If you’ve reported disrepair problems and received minimal or no response, you may have grounds for a claim. Our specialist solicitors handle every aspect, from building your case and arranging inspections to negotiating with the Council, all under a no-win, no-fee agreement.
Common disrepair issues that may form the basis of a claim include:
Despite recent investment and efforts to improve, Lambeth still ranks among the worst-performing councils, as evidenced by the Housing Ombudsman's findings of repeated maladministration and communication failures.
I'm unsure if I have a claim against Lambeth Council. Can you help?
Yes. If you've reported disrepair, such as damp, broken heaters, leaking roof, pest infestations, mould, or unsafe wiring, and nothing has been fixed within a reasonable timeframe, you may have a valid claim.
Premier Legal Assist is a claims management company. While you can raise complaints directly with the Council or through the Housing Ombudsman, our specialist solicitors can often achieve faster, enforceable results through legal channels.
What’s the process for making a disrepair claim against Lambeth Council?
It’s quick and simple. Complete our online form to tell us about your repair complaint you’re dealing with. We’ll then call for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss:
If your case is eligible, we'll introduce you to a specialist housing lawyer who will manage everything from inspections to negotiations and even Court on a ‘no-win, no-fee’ basis, with no upfront cost.
Why should I use Premier Legal Assist for my Lambeth Council claim?
Lambeth Council has been repeatedly criticised for serious failings: poor communication, serious delays, and mishandling of complaints. At Premier Legal Assist, we help tenants hold councils like Lambeth accountable.
We work with experienced, specialist no-win, no-fee housing disrepair solicitors who:
There’s no upfront cost, and you only pay if you win.
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.
What does it cost to make a claim against Lambeth Council?
There’s no cost to start your claim. If your case is successful, your solicitor will charge a success fee (usually 25% of your compensation). This will be explained in full before anything is signed.
A cancellation charge may apply if you cancel after the 14-day cooling-off period.
How long does a housing disrepair claim take?
Every case is different, but once your solicitor accepts your claim, they will advise you on how long it may take. Timeframes depend on:
What kind of compensation could I receive?
If your solicitor takes on your case, they will advise you about the value of your claim. You may be entitled to financial compensation if the disrepair has caused:
Each case differs; your solicitor will seek to recover the maximum compensation you’re entitled to.
The Housing Ombudsman is an independent, free service that examines tenant complaints about landlords, including local authorities like Lambeth Council.
The Ombudsman can recommend repairs or compensation, but their findings aren’t legally binding, and the Ombudsman itself has criticised Lambeth’s complaint system as “chaotically mismanaged”.
Legal action is often a faster, more enforceable route. Premier Legal Assist connects you with specialist lawyers who can take legal action on your behalf.
If you’re living in a Lambeth Council home with unresolved disrepair, you deserve better. Complete our short form now to begin repairs, secure compensation, and hold your landlord accountable.
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.
