Halifax • Council & housing association tenants

Water leak & damage claims for council & housing association tenants in Halifax

Yes. Leaks from the roof, pipes, gutters or plumbing are the landlord’s responsibility to fix. If your council or housing association left a leak unrepaired and it damaged your home or belongings, you can claim compensation for the damage and the disruption on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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If you live in social housing in Halifax and your home has bad damp and mould, leaks or broken heating, you could get repairs done and receive compensation. Landlords must keep properties safe and warm. If yours ignores you, we can help tenants check their rights on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Many homes across Halifax, from old stone terraces in King Cross to estate housing in Ovenden, suffer from cold and wet weather. Calderdale Council are meant to keep these properties dry and safe. When dark mould spreads or roofs leak, tenants often feel stuck. You do not have to live in freezing or damp conditions. We help Halifax residents check if their landlord has failed them and start a proper disrepair claim quickly.

What kind of leaks you can claim for

  • A leaking roof or gutter letting water into the property
  • Burst or leaking pipes behind walls, under floors or from the bathroom above
  • Plumbing, tank or overflow leaks the landlord hasn’t repaired
  • Rainwater getting in through damaged brickwork, render or windows

What you can claim for a water leak

A leak that isn’t fixed quickly rarely stays a small problem. It soaks into ceilings and walls, wrecks decoration and often leads to damp and mould. Compensation covers the damage to the property and to your possessions (furniture, electricals, carpets and clothing), the loss of use of affected rooms, and the general distress and inconvenience, and the landlord is made to carry out the repair.

Your rights as a Halifax tenant

The structure, exterior, pipes and water installations are the landlord’s responsibility under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, and an unfixed leak that makes the home unsafe or unhealthy also breaches the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

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

Signs you may have a claim

  • Brown water stains or bulging, sagging ceilings
  • Damp or wet walls, warped floors or blown plaster
  • Belongings damaged by dripping or standing water
  • A leak you reported that was left to spread or come back

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Water leak & damage claims in Halifax: your questions answered

Who is responsible for a leak in a council or housing association flat?
The landlord is responsible for keeping the structure, roof, pipes and water systems in repair. If a leak comes from the building or from a flat above that the same landlord manages, and it isn’t fixed in a reasonable time after you report it, you can usually claim.
Can I claim for belongings ruined by a leak?
Yes. If a leak the landlord failed to fix damaged your furniture, carpets, electricals or clothing, the cost of those items can be included in your claim. Photograph the damage and keep any receipts or proof of value where you can.
The leak caused damp and mould too. Is that one claim or two?
It’s one claim. A leak and the damp or mould it causes are treated together as housing disrepair, so your compensation reflects the full impact: the water damage, the mould, the affected rooms and the effect on your health and belongings.
How do I start a disrepair claim in Halifax?
You simply tell us what is wrong with your home, like damp and mould or broken heaters. We check your details to see if you can claim compensation from your Halifax landlord. It only takes a few minutes to start.
Can my landlord kick me out for making a claim?
Your landlord cannot legally evict you just for reporting disrepair or asking for fixing work.
What if I cannot afford a claim?
You do not need to worry about money. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis. That means you pay nothing up front and there are no hidden costs to check if you qualify for housing disrepair compensation.

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

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