Housing Disrepair Solicitors

Is Your Home in Disrepair? Is Your Landlord Refusing To Help?
Get Your Home Repaired and the Compensation You Deserve with FDM Solicitors. No Win, No Fee*

Claim Against Local Councils and Housing Associations

Our Experts will investigate a number of disrepair issues

We can force your landlord to fix your home

Start Your Housing Disrepair Claim

If you’re struggling with disrepair in your home, simply complete our quick and easy no-obligation claim form to see if you may have a claim against your landlord.

What We Can Do For You

You don’t need to accept poor living conditions.

Your landlord has a legal obligation to ensure that your home is safe and suitable for you and your family. If they fail to keep your home safe and free from mould and other disrepair, we can help.

FDM Solicitors is here to help council and housing association tenants fight to get their homes repaired. In most cases, you will receive compensation too.

If you are struggling with disrepair in your home, get in touch with FDM Solicitors for a free, no-obligation consultation.

What Our Customers Think

What Can You Claim Against?

Water Leaks

Damp & Mould

Broken Doors or Windows

Broken Heating Systems

Pest Infestations

Structural Damage

No Win, No Fee Service

We have assisted thousands of tenants in restoring their quality of life and obtaining the compensation they deserve.

Our passion lies in advocating for tenants’ rights, especially when serious disrepair can lead to damage to belongings and health and safety concerns. Our experienced team of solicitors will work tirelessly to build the strongest possible claim for disrepair to your landlord, using expert evidence and court action if necessary.

At FDM Solicitors, we work on a strictly no-win, no-fee basis.

If you would like to find out if you can make a claim, or have any questions about the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our housing disrepair team today.

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