Blackpool • Council & housing association tenants

No heating & broken boiler claims for council & housing association tenants in Blackpool

Yes. Heating and hot water are a landlord’s legal responsibility. If your council or housing association left you with no heating or a broken boiler, especially in winter, and didn’t fix it in a reasonable time after you reported it, you can claim compensation and force the repair on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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If your Blackpool landlord refuses to fix major problems in your home, you could make a claim. We help local tenants deal with damp, cold rooms, leaks and broken heating. You can check if you can get compensation for housing disrepair without risking your own money. Our simple check takes just a couple of minutes to complete.

Sea air and older coastal properties mean Blackpool tenants often deal with severe damp and mould. If you rent from Blackpool Council, you deserve a safe home. Damp walls and draughty windows can make family life hard, especially during cold winters. If your landlord ignores repair requests, you do not have to put up with it. You have rights and we can help you take the first step towards getting your living space fixed properly.

When a heating problem becomes a claim

  • A boiler that has broken down and not been repaired or replaced in a reasonable time
  • No hot water for washing, bathing or cleaning
  • Radiators that don’t heat, or a home you can’t keep warm in cold weather
  • Repeated breakdowns that the landlord keeps patching instead of fixing properly

What you can claim for no heating

Being left without heating or hot water, particularly over winter, is treated seriously by the courts. Compensation reflects how long you went without, the temperature you were left in, and the impact on you and your family (including any vulnerable or elderly residents or young children). You can also claim back the cost of electric heaters and the extra electricity used to stay warm, and the landlord is ordered to restore proper heating.

Your rights as a Blackpool tenant

Under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 your landlord must keep the heating and hot-water installations in working order, and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 requires the home to be warm enough to live in.

Whether you rent from the council or a housing association in Blackpool, your landlord must keep your home safe and in repair. The key protections are the:

Signs you may have a claim

  • No heating or hot water for days or weeks after reporting it
  • A boiler that keeps breaking down and is never properly fixed
  • You’ve had to buy plug-in heaters or boil water to wash
  • Cold, condensation and mould appearing because the home can’t be heated

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No heating & broken boiler claims in Blackpool: your questions answered

How long can a landlord leave you without heating or hot water?
There’s no fixed number of hours in law, but heating and hot water are an “emergency” repair, and a landlord is expected to act within about 24 hours in winter, and a delay of days or weeks is usually unreasonable and can form the basis of a compensation claim.
Can I claim if my boiler keeps breaking down but gets patched each time?
Yes. If a boiler repeatedly fails and the landlord keeps applying temporary fixes rather than a proper repair or replacement, that pattern of disrepair can support a claim, especially where you’ve been left cold or without hot water more than once.
Can I get back the money I spent on electric heaters?
Usually yes. Reasonable costs you took on because of the landlord’s failure, such as electric heaters and the extra electricity to run them, can be claimed back as part of your compensation. Keep receipts and a note of the dates you had no heating.
How do I start a housing disrepair claim in Blackpool?
You can start by filling in our short online form. Tell us about the damage in your Blackpool home, like damp and mould or a broken boiler. We will check your details for free and help you take the next step towards claiming compensation.
Can I claim if I rent from Blackpool Council?
Yes. If your landlord failed to carry out needed repairs after you reported them, you could be owed compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.
What kind of housing disrepair can I report?
You can report serious damp and mould, roof leaks, broken heating, leaking pipes or rotten window frames. If the damage makes your home unsafe or unlivable and your landlord ignored your calls, you could have a valid claim.

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Last reviewed: August 2026. Information for council and housing association tenants in Blackpool.

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