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Anonymised client case study

£2,000 Compensation for Multiple Defects and Serious Damp

A Sheffield tenant experienced defects across entrances, utility areas, bedrooms and bathrooms, including water ingress, mould, unsafe finishes and recurring roof problems.

Sheffield£2,000 compensation
The conditions

Defects reported in the home

The matter involved a combination of repair failures and their effect on day-to-day use of the property.

  • A defective front door and seals allowing draughts and water ingress
  • Mould and fungal growth within a basement utility area
  • Roof leakage and water penetration into a bedroom ceiling
  • Defective window seals, damaged flooring, bathroom electrics and sharp cracked tiles
Household impact

How the conditions affected the client

The scale of the defects affected everyday comfort and caused worry about mould, water-damaged electrics and unsafe surfaces throughout the home.

Legal work

How the matter was progressed

The team documented each area, formally presented the full scope of the problem and maintained communication while pressing for a practical resolution.

Resolution

The outcome

The matter concluded with £2,000 compensation for the distress and inconvenience caused by the multiple defects.

Past results depend on individual facts and do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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