Roofs, gutters and water damage
If water keeps getting into your home…
Defective roofs and gutters can cause flooding, leaks and extensive internal damage. Once reported, your landlord should investigate the source and complete an effective repair.
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Housing Condition Claims UK is an official trading style of Sheldon Davidson Solicitors Limited. Sheldon Davidson Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA No. 519502. This website is operated by the firm; it is not an unregulated lead-generation or claims-management service.
Who we are
Managing Director
Sheldon Davidson
Sheldon is Managing Director of Sheldon Davidson Solicitors Limited and has more than 27 years’ experience as a solicitor.
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Funding and costs
What “No Win, No Fee” means.
A Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) may be available if, after an individual assessment, we agree to take your case. It is a legal contract—not a promise that a claim will succeed or that legal action will be cost-free in every circumstance.
If the claim is unsuccessful
If the CFA remains in force and you comply with its terms, you will not normally pay our basic legal charges. You may still be responsible for disbursements (payments to others, such as expert or court fees) and, in some circumstances, the other side’s costs unless suitable legal-expenses insurance or another arrangement covers them.
If the claim is successful
Your written agreement may require payment of a success fee, any part of our charges not recovered from the opponent, disbursements and an After the Event insurance premium. These sums may be deducted from compensation where the agreement permits. The success fee will be the percentage stated in your CFA and will not exceed any limit that applies by law.
Before you decide
We will explain the proposed percentage, how each charge is calculated, an illustration of its likely financial effect, cancellation rights and the circumstances in which you could become liable for costs before asking you to sign. Ending the agreement early or failing to meet its terms can affect what you must pay.
No contract is formed by this enquiry form.The form requests a free, no-obligation initial assessment only. Funding and representation depend on written acceptance of your case and signed terms.Read the firm’s Terms of Business →
What counts as disrepair?
We deal with the problems that make everyday life harder.
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Bathroom disrepair
Broken fittings, leaks and unsafe bathroom conditions.
♨Boiler & heating
Broken boilers, unreliable heating or long periods without hot water.
▧Crumbling plaster
Loose, falling or damaged plaster affecting walls and ceilings.
◒Damp & mould
Persistent mould, condensation and damp affecting rooms or belongings.
▦Defective brickwork
Cracked, unstable or deteriorating external and internal brickwork.
ϟDangerous wiring
Exposed, damaged or unsafe wiring that puts your household at risk.
⌂Roofs & gutters
Defective roofs, blocked gutters and recurring water ingress.
◫Defective sanitaryware
Unsafe or unusable toilets, basins, baths and related fittings.
≋Spray foam insulation
Defective insulation causing moisture, ventilation or structural concerns.
⚡Electrical faults
Unsafe sockets, repeated outages and other electrical hazards.
♨Faulty gas appliances
Unsafe, broken or poorly maintained landlord-supplied gas appliances.
≋Flooding & water damage
Flooding, water penetration and damage that has not been put right.
✥Insect infestation
Cockroaches, bedbugs and insects linked to unresolved housing defects.
▤Kitchen disrepair
Damaged units, worktops, plumbing or unsafe kitchen conditions.
↯Plumbing & active leaks
Leaking pipes, failed drainage and recurring plumbing defects.
▥Unsafe flooring
Loose, rotten, uneven or collapsing floors creating a safety risk.
⌁Vermin & pest infestation
Rats, mice and pests entering through defects or communal areas.
▣Windows & doors
Broken, insecure or draughty windows and external doors.
Your rights in England
The legal framework we assess.
Responsibility is not automatic. It can depend on the tenancy, the cause of the defect, notice to the landlord, access and whether the landlord had a reasonable opportunity to act.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, section 11
Section 11 commonly requires a landlord to keep the structure and exterior in repair and to keep installations for water, gas, electricity, sanitation, space heating and hot water in repair and proper working order, subject to the Act and the facts.
Read section 11 →Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
The 2018 Act amended the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. In qualifying tenancies, the home must be fit for human habitation at the start of, and throughout, the tenancy. Fitness looks at the property as a whole and the seriousness of the conditions.
Read the 2018 Act →Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims
For claims in England, the Protocol normally expects the parties to exchange information and relevant evidence and try to resolve repair and compensation issues before court proceedings. It does not guarantee settlement or compensation.
Read the Protocol →Important: this website gives general legal guidance for England only. It is not advice about your circumstances. Legal representation is available only if Sheldon Davidson Solicitors Limited completes an individual assessment, accepts the matter and you enter into written terms with the firm.
From enquiry to informed next step.
Tell us what happened
Share the condition, when and how it was reported, the landlord’s response and how your household has been affected.
We assess the facts
A member of the firm’s team considers legal responsibility, notice, evidence, time limits and whether the matter may be suitable for representation.
You decide whether to instruct us
If we offer to act, we explain the proposed work, likely timescale, costs, funding and risks in writing. A claim starts only after you agree the terms.
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Real people.
Careful assessment.
Plain-English advice.
We do not promise a particular outcome. We explain the strengths, risks, costs and realistic options supported by the available evidence.
Free initial assessment
Request a free assessment →Tell us what is happening in your home.
No obligation to instruct us. Representation is subject to an individual legal assessment and written acceptance.