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Housing Disrepair Articles

Practical guides to housing disrepair claims, tenant rights, landlord obligations, and preparing court bundles for housing disrepair proceedings.

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Housing Disrepair Court Bundle: A Complete Guide for Tenants and Solicitors

Step-by-step guide to preparing a housing disrepair court bundle. Covers Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 s11, Homes Act 2018, Pre-Action Protocol, photographic evidence, surveyor reports, medical evidence, and county court bundle requirements.

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Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Your Rights as a Tenant

Understand your rights under section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Covers implied repairing obligations, what landlords must fix, notice requirements, and how to evidence disrepair for court.

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Photographic Evidence for Housing Disrepair Claims: Best Practice

How to photograph and document housing disrepair for court proceedings. Covers dated photographs, video evidence, Environmental Health reports, and presenting visual evidence in your court bundle.

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Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: A Practical Guide

Guide to claims under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. Covers the 29 hazard categories, HHSRS assessments, tenant remedies, and how to prepare evidence for court proceedings.

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Housing Disrepair Pre-Action Protocol: Writing an Effective Letter

How to write a Pre-Action Protocol letter for housing disrepair claims. Covers mandatory content, time limits, expert evidence, and what happens if the landlord fails to respond.

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Renters' Rights Act 2025: What It Means for Tenants with Disrepair Claims

How the Renters' Rights Act 2025 strengthens tenants' rights. Covers Section 21 abolition, Awaab's Law extension to private rentals, the Decent Homes Standard, and what it means for Section 11 disrepair claims.

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