A faulty or defective boiler and heating system in your home can cause significant distress, especially during the colder months.
A reliable heating system is a fundamental necessity for maintaining a safe and habitable living environment. Without adequate heating, your home can become unbearably cold, leading to a host of problems, from discomfort to more severe health risks such as respiratory issues and increased vulnerability to colds and flu.
If you are a tenant in social housing—whether in a council house, flat, or property managed by a housing association—your landlord is legally obligated to ensure that your boiler and heating systems are properly maintained. When they fail to meet this responsibility, you may be entitled to compensation and repairs through a housing disrepair claim.
At SDS Solicitors, we understand how difficult it can be to live in a property with unreliable or defective heating. Our experienced housing disrepair solicitors are here to help you navigate the claims process and ensure your landlord makes the necessary repairs promptly.
With over 25 years of experience, we work diligently to get you the compensation you deserve and to restore your home to a livable condition.
Defective boilers and heating systems are a significant issue in housing disrepair cases. The law in England requires landlords to maintain heating systems in proper working order under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, specifically section 11. This legal duty includes keeping the boiler and all associated systems for space heating and hot water in good repair.
If your heating system breaks down or fails to provide adequate warmth, it can lead to dangerous living conditions, particularly for vulnerable groups like the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions.
Once your landlord has been notified of the issue, they must act within a reasonable time frame to resolve the problem. Failing to address a defective boiler or heating system can expose them to liability, and you as a tenant have the right to take legal action.
We are a team of specialist solicitors with over 11 years’ experience helping tenants across the UK claim compensation and ensure landlords carry out necessary repairs.
Our approach is step-by-step, transparent, and empathetic. We work on a no win, no fee basis, ensuring legal support is accessible to every tenant facing housing disrepair.
Making a claim protects your rights as a tenant, ensures landlords fulfil their legal obligations, and can secure compensation for poor living conditions, damaged belongings, or health impacts caused by disrepair.
We provide housing disrepair services across all of England and Wales, helping tenants in every city and region secure compensation and ensure their homes are safe and liveable.
