Awaab’s Law The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 — more commonly referred to as Awaab’s Law — is set to come into force on 27 October 2025, marking a significant development in housing law in England and Wales. The Act introduces mandatory timeframes for social housing providers to investigate and address issues of damp and […]
Category Archives: Housing Disrepair
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Tenant Recovers £2,925 in Tenancy Deposit Claim Tenancy deposit protection is a legal requirement in England and Wales, yet many landlords still fail to comply. When this happens, tenants may be entitled to claim compensation of up to three times the value of their deposit. Recently, our firm achieved a successful outcome for two Hampshire […]
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Phoenix Legal Secures Successful Housing Disrepair Settlement in Lambeth The Housing Disrepair and Landlord & Tenant team at Phoenix Legal has recently secured a favourable settlement for a tenant in Lambeth following a longstanding dispute concerning serious disrepair issues at their rented property. Background to the Housing Disrepair Claim Our client had raised repeated complaints […]
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What If a Housing Disrepair Claim Settles, But the Landlord Fails to Complete Repairs in Time? Phoenix Legal – Landlord and Tenant Team In housing disrepair claims, it is not uncommon for a case to settle, either before court proceedings or after proceedings have been issued, only for the landlord to fail to complete the […]
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We have all seen the headlines of horrendous housing conditions that some landlords expect people to live in. With some tenants experiencing severe illnesses, or sadly even death as a result of this. Luckily, not all cases are this severe, although it is astonishing that they even happen at all. Low quality housing is an […]
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Phoenix Legal Solicitors Recovers £26,930 for a Social Housing Tenant in a Housing Disrepair Case Phoenix Legal Solicitors is proud to have successfully secured a total sum of £26,930.00 by way of judgment on behalf of a social housing tenant. This case underscores our ongoing commitment to holding landlords accountable and ensuring tenants live in […]
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Successful Housing Disrepair Claim: Phoenix Solicitors Secures Over £9,000 in Compensation in Claim Against Private Landlord Cases of housing disrepair can be both challenging and emotionally taxing for tenants, who often feel trapped in difficult living conditions with limited options for recourse. Recently, our team successfully navigated a particularly complex case, advocating for Mr C, […]
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In a recent success story highlighting the crucial role of legal professionals in safeguarding tenant rights, the Tenancy Deposit Team achieved a significant victory for their client, Miss B. Miss B, a tenant facing poor living conditions due to mould and damp in her rented accommodation, sought damages and remedies for the disrepair in her […]
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Risks of Damp and Mould in the UK Damp and mould are common issues in the UK due to the frequently wet and cold climate. They can occur in homes for various reasons, such as condensation, leaks, poor ventilation, or rising damp. If left untreated, damp and mould can have serious consequences for both property […]
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Housing Disrepair Claims At Phoenix Legal Solicitors, we specialise in helping tenants hold landlords accountable for maintaining safe and habitable living conditions. If you’re facing issues such as damp, mould, leaks, or other structural defects in your rented property, you may have the right to claim compensation. Below, we answer common questions to guide you […]
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