Solicitors Secure £3,750 Housing Disrepair Settlement for London Tenant – The Day Before Hearing
We are proud to announce another successful outcome for a social housing tenant living in unacceptable conditions.
Our specialist Housing Disrepair team recently secured a £3,750 settlement for a London tenant in a claim against a London Council — settling the day before the final hearing.
Acting Quickly Makes the Difference
Phoenix Legal represented the tenant throughout a housing disrepair claim that concluded within 157 days. The settlement achieved not only provides financial compensation for the tenant, but also includes:
- A contractual deadline for the outstanding repair works to be completed
- Recovery of the tenant’s legal costs
This result reflects our firm’s commitment to combining strong legal strategy with genuine client care.
Proactive Legal Action Secured a Swift Outcome
A key factor in achieving this successful and timely settlement was our team’s proactive approach. Housing disrepair claims require decisive action to secure either early settlement or specific performance of repairs.
In this case, Phoenix Solicitors issued proceedings within just 71 days. When the Defendant failed to file an Acknowledgment of Service within the required timeframe, our team acted swiftly to apply for the Defendant to be disbarred and for judgment to be entered in favour of the Claimant.
This robust approach significantly strengthened our client’s position and ultimately led to a favourable settlement, achieved the day before the application hearing was listed.
Standing Up for Tenants Living in Substandard Conditions
Phoenix Legal’s Housing Disrepair team continues to secure strong results for tenants who have been forced to live in unsafe or unhealthy properties. We understand how distressing unresolved disrepair can be, and we are committed to holding landlords — including local authorities — to account.
Are Your Repairs Being Ignored?
If you are a social housing tenant and your landlord is failing to address serious disrepair, you do not have to face it alone.
Contact Phoenix Legal today for a free initial assessment of your case.
0151 306 3694 Housing Disrepair Claims