Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy
Inventory ignores existing damage
If an end-of-tenancy inventory ignores damage that was already there, focus on evidence and use the deposit scheme dispute route. A short, factual rebuttal often prevents unfair deductions.
Housing & Tenancy
Landlord sold property during dispute
If a landlord sells the property mid-dispute, the tenancy usually continues but responsibility can become unclear. Use a written handover summary, keep rent payments correct, and escalate through the council if disrepair is involved.
Housing & Tenancy
New landlord refuses responsibility for old repairs
If a new landlord refuses responsibility for old repairs, focus on a written repair request, a clear deadline, and the correct escalation route. This page sets out what to gather and what to do next in UK renting.
Housing & Tenancy
Deposit deductions linked to unresolved disrepair
If deposit deductions are being blamed on unresolved disrepair, focus on evidence and use the deposit scheme dispute process. A clear timeline and itemised challenge often reduces unfair deductions.
Housing & Tenancy
Council refuses to act due to private tenancy
If the council says it cannot act because the home is privately rented, push for a written decision and use the council’s official complaints route. Clear evidence and a structured escalation usually unlock an inspection or a review.
Housing & Tenancy
Compensation claim for disrepair disputed
If a landlord disputes compensation for disrepair, a written timeline and a firm request for a point-by-point decision usually moves things forward. This explains what to prepare, how to use the official complaints route, and when to escalate.
Housing & Tenancy
Disrepair caused damage to personal belongings
Disrepair like leaks, damp or mould can ruin belongings while repairs drag on. This explains how to document the loss, use the complaints process, and escalate at the right time.
Housing & Tenancy
Landlord denies liability for mould-related illness
If a landlord denies liability for mould-related illness, focus on written repair requests, evidence, and council escalation rather than arguing medical causation. This explains what to collect and the next steps that usually get repairs moving.
Housing & Tenancy
Tenant blamed for ventilation despite structural damp
When a landlord blames ventilation for damp, a clear written repair request and evidence trail usually shifts the conversation back to inspection and fixes. This explains what to prepare and when to escalate in the UK.
Housing & Tenancy
End-of-tenancy dispute over unresolved repairs
If a landlord is withholding your deposit because repairs were never fixed, a clear timeline and the deposit scheme dispute process usually shifts things. This explains what to gather and when to escalate.
