Resolute Legal
If you are a Council or Housing Association tenant and your property is affected by disrepair, you may have rights under housing law to request that your landlord carries out the necessary repairs. In certain circumstances, you may also be entitled to pursue further action in relation to the condition of your home.
Common issues may include damp and mould, water leaks, heating or hot water failures, structural defects, and other matters affecting the safety or habitability of your property.
Resolute Legal provides guidance to tenants on their housing rights and the options available where disrepair issues remain unresolved. We can assist you in understanding the process and the steps that may be taken to address your concerns.
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Who are we
Your Trusted Housing Law Advisors
Resolute Legal’s housing disrepair division is well-established. Under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords with tenancies under seven years must maintain the property’s structure, exterior, and essential installations.
If your landlord fails to meet these obligations, you may have grounds for County Court proceedings to enforce repairs and seek damages. Resolute Legal provides expert advice and support throughout the housing disrepair process, helping you navigate any legal challenges.
Committed Housing Legal Experts.
Trusted advocates for tenants & leaseholders rights, we provide dedicated legal support to those living in substandard housing conditions. Our areas of specialism are: Legal claims on behalf of tenants & leaseholders including
Housing disrepair claims
Defective Premises Act claims
Tenancy deposit disputes
Environmental Protection Act claims
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act claims
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What We Do
High Quality Legal Services
Housing Disrepair
At Resolute Legal Limited, we are dedicated Housing Disrepair Legal Specialists committed to standing up for tenants when landlords fail to meet their legal obligations to carry out necessary repairs. Our core mission is to ensure that all repairs are completed to a proper standard, within a reasonable timeframe, and that tenants receive the full compensation they are entitled to.
We pride ourselves on a “do right by the client” approach – putting our clients’ needs first, offering honest advice, and delivering exceptional service every step of the way.
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Leaseholder
Resolute Legal has a well-established housing disrepair division and we know how to achieve a positive outcome for you. We understand the challenges that come with living with housing disrepair and poor housing conditions and the impact this has on you and your family.
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FUNDING YOUR CLAIM
How We Fund Your Claim
Upon a successful assessment your claim will be conducted under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which is commonly referred to as a “No Win, No Fee” arrangement.
The CFA sets out both your responsibilities and ours. Provided you:
- keep in regular contact with us
- follow reasonable legal advice
- and provide accurate and complete information
you will not be required to pay our legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful.
If your claim is successful:
- Our basic legal costs are typically recovered from your opponent (for example, your landlord), where appropriate.
- A success fee may be payable to us, which is calculated as a percentage uplift on our basic legal costs.
- The success fee is subject to a maximum cap of 30% of your compensation (including VAT, where applicable).
- Any success fee will be deducted from your compensation before it is paid to you.
Please note that a CFA does not usually cover the risk of paying your opponent’s legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful.
For this reason, we may recommend that you consider After the Event (ATE) insurance, which is designed to protect you against that risk.
You may already have Before the Event (BTE) insurance, which is sometimes included in:
- home contents insurance policies, or
- bank account benefits or legal expense add-ons
We will ask you to check whether you already have any such cover in place.
If ATE insurance is recommended, we will:
- explain why it is being suggested
- confirm the cost of the premium
- ensure you understand the terms before you decide whether to proceed
The premium is typically only payable if your claim is successful and is usually deducted from any compensation recovered.
“CFA” agreements are commonly referred to as “No Win, No Fee” agreements. However, the terms of each agreement vary, and it is important that you understand the specific terms that apply to your case before proceeding.
If you would like further general information on CFAs, you may also refer to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) guidance on their official website.