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How to claim compensation from your landlord

In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of making a claim, highlighting its importance, and offering top tips for building a strong case.
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Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Water Leaks in Council Housing

Learn about the implications of water leaks, landlord and tenant responsibilities, reporting procedures, legal advice, compensation claims, and the role of environmental health departments in addressing water leaks in council housing.
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Infestation Insights: Expert Tips for Council Tenants Suffering From Pests

Discover how to handle pest infestation in council-owned properties, understand tenant and landlord responsibilities, and learn about housing disrepair claims.
Rising Damp in UK Home

Managing Your Home: Essential Guide for Council Tenants

Among the numerous issues that can arise in Council homes, cases of rising damp and mould are particularly common and distressing.
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Confronting Damp and Mould: The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Council Properties

Damp and mould can cause serious problems in council properties, affecting the health and well-being of residents.
Damaged Wall from Mould

From Neglect to Resolution: Solving Our Client’s Housing Disrepair Issues

Facing neglect from Hammersmith & Fulham Council, Miss D asked FDM Solicitors for help with longstanding housing disrepair.
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Landlord won’t fix your property? What to do next

Here are your rights as a tenant under s.11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, and what you can do if your landlord refuses to make repairs.
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An Experts Guide: How to prove housing disrepair

Successful housing disrepair claims need strong evidence and good knowledge of the process, here's how you can build your case.
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Reviewing your business energy contract: What to look out for

Guidance on understanding business energy contracts and how you can avoid pitfalls such as hidden commission fees to help you make an informed decision.
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Repairs: What is my landlord responsible for?

Exploring the key duties of a landlord when it comes to repairing a rental property, and how you can claim for housing disrepair if they aren't carried out.