Living in a home with unresolved repairs can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and even unhealthy. If you've experienced housing disrepair in rented accommodation, you may not know that you could be entitled to compensation - not just for the disrepair itself, but also for any damage to your personal belongings. To help you understand what you may be owed, we’ve developed an easy-to-use Housing Disrepair Compensation Calculator.
How the Calculator Works
Our calculator estimates the potential compensation you may receive based on the severity of the damage to your property and the impact on your day-to-day life. The calculator takes into account factors, such as:
The severity of the disrepair – This is the main factor in determining how much compensation you may be entitled to. The more serious the damage (for example, structural issues, severe damp, or faulty plumbing), the higher the potential compensation.
The time spent living in disrepair – If you've had to endure the issue for an extended period without it being resolved, this will also influence your compensation.
What Else Is The Benefit Of A Claim?
Successfully making a housing disrepair claim can result in several other benefits on top of the compensation:
Repair work: Compensation isn't just financial. When you successfully make a claim, the disrepair must be fixed, ensuring your home is brought back up to a safe and liveable standard.
Damage to personal belongings: In many cases, disrepair issues like mould, leaks, or damp can result in damage to your personal items, such as furniture, clothing, or electrical goods. You may be entitled to getting money for these items as well as the compensation from the calculator.
You can learn more about making a claim here
What Is Considered Housing Disrepair?
Not all issues qualify as housing disrepair, and compensation amounts will vary depending on the severity of the problem. To give you an idea, disrepair can range from minor issues like cracked windows or faulty locks to more serious concerns like:
Damp or mould due to leaks
Broken heating or electrical systems
Structural issues such as subsidence or unsafe walls
The key is that the damage must be significant enough to affect the safety or comfort of your home. The more severe the disrepair, the more you are likely to be compensated.
How to Start A Claim
The legitimacy and value of any claim can be hard to assess, and landlords will usually try to argue against them. The best way to start is by filling in the form through the button below and a specialised solicitor will contact you to assess your eligibility and how to proceed.
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