Tenant options if a landlord fails to repair
Options for tenants whose landlord has failed to carry out repairs .
Advising tenants about taking action
What advisers should check before advising their clients about taking action on disrepair.
Withholding rent to pay for repairs
A look at whether tenants can withhold rent to pay for the cost of repairs and the procedure for doing so.
Offsetting rent arrears when repairs aren't made
Whether rent arrears can be offset against damages for disrepair.
Taking legal action over disrepair
How a tenant can take court action against their landlord for disrepair
Time limits for action against disrepair
Time limits for taking action on disrepair.
Court orders for repairs
The purpose of court proceedings by means of an 'order for specific performance' or, for non-contractual issues, a 'mandatory injunction'.
Claiming damages for disrepair
Information on seeking damages to compensate for loss, stress or injuries resulting from disrepair. Also covered are examples of damages' awards.
Disrepair remedies for local authority tenants
Particular remedies for disrepair available to secure and introductory local authority tenants.
Disrepair remedies for PRPSH tenants
Specific procedures that tenants of private registered providers of social housing (PRPSHs) can use when faced with disrepair.
Disrepair remedies for private tenants
Some remedies for disrepair that private tenants may have.
Landlord agrees to repair and compensate
How a tenant could negotiate a formal agreement with the landlord to carry out the repair works and give compensation.
