Wigan • Council & housing association tenants

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

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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Are you renting a home in Wigan with damp and mould, leaks or structural issues? You do not have to tolerate broken promises from your landlord. If repairs have been ignored, you may be eligible to receive compensation and get your home repaired. Check your rights today on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Wigan Council and housing landlords have a duty to fix structural faults, electrical risks and plumbing leaks promptly. When repair requests fall on deaf ears, damp damages walls and ruins belongings. We help Wigan residents hold their landlords accountable and claim compensation for living with neglected disrepair.

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 Wigan 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 Wigan, 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 Wigan: 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.
What if my Wigan landlord says damp is my fault?
Landlords often blame tenants for condensation, but structural issues, poor ventilation or bad insulation are their responsibility. If leaking pipes or structural defects caused damp, you can make a claim.
What do I need to start a claim in Wigan?
You just need details of the disrepair in your home and proof that you reported it to your landlord. We help you review these details to see if you qualify for compensation.
How does No Win, No Fee work for disrepair?
It means there is no financial risk to you. You do not pay anything upfront to check your eligibility or start your claim and you pay no fees if the claim does not succeed.

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

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