Structural Damage Claims: Your Rights as a Tenant
Are you living with cracks in walls, a leaking roof, or rotten floorboards? Learn about your right to claim compensation for structural damage.
What Constitutes Structural Disrepair?
Structural disrepair involves problems with the fundamental fabric of your home. It's one of the most serious forms of disrepair as it can make the property unsafe.
Common Examples of Structural Damage:
- Leaking roofs or gutters.
- Rotten window frames or doors.
- Large cracks in walls or ceilings.
- Damaged foundations or subsidence.
- Rotten or unsafe floorboards or joists.
- Crumbling or damaged brickwork.
Landlord's Absolute Responsibility
Fixing structural damage is always the landlord's responsibility. It is not something a tenant can be expected to fix. If you have reported these issues and your landlord has failed to act, you have a very strong case for a disrepair claim. The potential compensation is often significant due to the severity and impact of these problems.
James Carter
Head of Housing Content
15+ years in housing disrepair
James Carter leads our housing disrepair content. He is passionate about tenant rights and has written extensively on holding negligent landlords accountable under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Are You Affected by These Issues?
If your landlord has failed to address these problems, you could be owed thousands in compensation. Find out for free.
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