From Housing Disrepair to Justice: £30,000 Secured for Family Affected by Unsafe Council Property

We are privileged to support families who find themselves living in unsafe or unfit housing. Recently, we were able to conclude a case that  began as a straightforward housing disrepair claim. A family living in council-owned accommodation endured prolonged issues with their property. These  issues went unaddressed despite repeated complaints. Despite winning the Housing Disrepair case the landlord still didn’t complete the repairs and therefore we had to start an action for breach of contract through the Court process. Thankfully the repairs were then completed.

In addition, the teenage son had asthma symptoms for the period of the disrepair. This meant we launched an occupiers’ liability case. Thankfully, we were able to achieve a positive resolution:

The family’s housing issues have now been fully resolved.

Teenage child received around £30,000 in damages, recognising the harm caused.

The case was settled in full, giving this family closure and the chance to move forward.

If you have disrepair in your property – or have suffered an injury or illness because of disrepair – please get in touch with SBW Law.

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