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Housing Disrepair Claims in Southwark
If your landlord in Southwark is ignoring repairs, you could be owed thousands on a No Win, No Fee basis.
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Council & Housing Association Disrepair Claims in Southwark
We help council and housing association tenants right across Southwark claim compensation for housing disrepair, damp, mould, leaks, broken heating and more. We deal with local authorities and social landlords every day.
Covering all of Southwark
Rent from the council or a housing association in Southwark? You could claim compensation and get the repairs done. It's a free check, with no obligation.
Check my claim, freeCan you claim housing disrepair compensation in Southwark?
If you rent from Southwark Council or a housing association in Southwark and your home has damp, mould, leaks, broken heating or other disrepair your landlord has failed to fix, you may be able to claim compensation and force the repairs. We check whether you can claim in about 60 seconds, then connect you with an SRA-regulated solicitor on a No Win, No Fee basis. It is free to check, with no obligation.
From the estates around Walworth and the Elephant to the blocks along the river, Southwark has some of the oldest social housing stock in the capital. If you rent from Southwark Council or a housing association such as Peabody, Notting Hill Genesis and Leathermarket JMB and you have reported the problem and it still is not fixed within a reasonable time, you have the right to take action. A claim can get the repairs carried out and pursue compensation for the disruption, damaged belongings and any effect on your health.
What Are Your Rights as a Tenant in Southwark?
Regardless of where you live in Southwark, whether you rent from the council or a housing association, you are protected by the law in England and Wales. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 states that your home must be:
- Structurally sound and free from instability.
- Free from serious damp and mould growth.
- Equipped with functioning heating and hot water systems.
- Safe from hazards like faulty wiring or gas leaks.
If your Southwark landlord fails to meet these standards, you can claim compensation.
What You Could Claim For in Southwark
If your landlord has failed to fix these issues within a reasonable time, you could be entitled to compensation.
Damp & Mould
Black mould on walls, wet patches, and rising damp affecting your health.
Structural Damage
Cracks in walls, subsiding floors, or crumbling plasterwork.
Leaks & Water Ingress
Leaking roofs, burst pipes, or water coming through windows.
Heating Issues
Broken boilers, faulty radiators, or no hot water in winter.
Pest Infestation
Rats, mice, or cockroaches entering through structural holes.
Damaged Belongings
Compensation for furniture, clothes, or carpets ruined by disrepair.
Taking Action in Southwark
If your landlord in Southwark has ignored your repeated requests for repairs, you don't have to suffer in silence. From severe damp issues to dangerous structural faults, you are legally entitled to live in a safe and habitable property. We connect local residents with specialist housing-disrepair solicitors who force necessary repairs and claim the compensation they rightfully deserve on a No Win, No Fee basis.
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Housing disrepair in Southwark: your questions answered
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