Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy
Evidence of disrepair rejected by council
If a council rejects your disrepair evidence, the quickest progress usually comes from getting a written reason, resubmitting a clean evidence bundle, and escalating through the official complaint stages.
Housing & Tenancy
Medical evidence ignored in housing complaint
If a landlord’s complaint response ignores medical evidence, a focused review request and a clean escalation path usually get movement. This explains what to gather and how to push for a proper reassessment.
Housing & Tenancy
Access request used to harass tenant
Repeated access requests can cross the line into harassment when they are vague, frequent, or used to apply pressure. This explains how to set boundaries, build evidence, and escalate through the right UK channels.
Housing & Tenancy
Landlord demands access repeatedly after complaint
If a landlord starts demanding access repeatedly after a complaint, set written boundaries, offer reasonable appointments, and use the official complaints process if it continues.
Housing & Tenancy
Council inspection passed despite visible disrepair
If a council inspection says a property has passed despite visible disrepair, a focused complaint with dated evidence can trigger a review or re-inspection. This explains how to challenge the decision and when to escalate.
Housing & Tenancy
Retaliatory eviction threat after repair request
If a landlord threatens eviction after a repair request, a calm written record and the right escalation can protect position and speed up repairs. This explains the next steps and when to involve the council.
Housing & Tenancy
Section 21 issued after disrepair complaint
If a Section 21 arrives soon after reporting disrepair, act quickly to create a clear written timeline and involve the council where needed. This helps protect your position while repairs and next steps are agreed.
Housing & Tenancy
Section 8 notice citing rent arrears caused by disrepair
If a Section 8 notice cites rent arrears that built up during disrepair, quick written action and the right evidence can stop the case becoming arrears-only. This explains the practical steps and when to escalate in the UK.
Housing & Tenancy
Rent increase proposed after reporting problems
A rent increase proposed right after reporting repairs can often be challenged if it is informal or not served correctly. Keep paying the current rent, keep repairs moving, and use the official notice route if needed.
Housing & Tenancy
Environmental Health refuses to inspect property
If the council refuses to inspect a rented property, a written request with clear hazard evidence and a logged case reference usually shifts the decision. This explains how to use the council’s official process and when to escalate.
