Disrepair and fitness
A disrepair claim often focuses on an item that has deteriorated or needs repair. Fitness law can consider a wider range of conditions. In practice, both may be relevant to the same home and should be analysed together.
Housing conditions
Housing Condition Claims
Housing condition claims can address unresolved disrepair and wider conditions that make a rented home unsafe or unfit to live in.
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Looking at the home as a whole
A property may have individual repair defects and also broader fitness concerns. The assessment considers the nature of each hazard, how the conditions interact and their effect on safe occupation by the particular household.
Read the compensation guide →- Damp, mould and inadequate ventilation
- Leaks, sanitation and water supply
- Heating, electrical and fire-safety concerns
- Structural instability and unsafe facilities
Who may be eligible?
The landlord must be legally responsible for the relevant condition. Evidence should show notice where required, a reasonable opportunity to act, and the continuing effect on the tenant or household.
Repairs and compensation
A claim may seek appropriate work and financial compensation, but neither is automatic. The remedy depends on liability, expert evidence, duration, seriousness, loss of use and any supported financial or health impact.
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Evidence first. Clear advice next.
Tell us what happened
Share the condition, reporting history and effect on the household.
We assess the information
The team considers responsibility, notice, repair time and supporting evidence.
Options are explained
If the matter can be accepted, the next steps and funding terms are explained clearly.
Common questions
Questions about Housing Condition Claims
Is a housing condition claim different from disrepair?
The concepts overlap. Fitness can extend beyond a single item needing repair and considers whether the home is suitable to live in.
What if repairs were attempted?
An attempted repair may be relevant, but recurring defects can still require investigation and further action.
How is compensation assessed?
There is no universal calculator. Duration, severity, affected rooms, rent, evidence and other proven losses may all be considered.