MORE renters than ever before will be able to take their landlords to court over problems including cold and damp homes from next month. Around 1.4 million people are currently living in poor quali…
MORE renters than ever before will be able to take their landlords to court over problems including cold and damp homes from next month.
The new ruling first came into effect in March 2019 but only covered tenancies starting from that month onwards, along with renewals after this date. Under the Act, landlords are expected to resolve problems as soon as possible. But they will be given a "reasonable amount of time" to deal with any issues.Landlord associations generally advise that if there is a "significant risk of danger to the health, safety or security of a tenant" then the issue must be resolved within 24 hours.
Around 1.85million tenant households have had disrepair in the past four years that their landlord was responsible for and that wasn't fixed within the agreed timescales, according to Citizens Advice research.This can include issues such as mould and pest infestations, poor ventilation, hazards in the home and problems to water supply.Housing Health and Safety Regulations 2005Courts will decide whether a home is suitable and safe to live in based on if any of these points apply.
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