repairs
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
Letting agent closed complaint without action
If a letting agent closes a complaint without fixing the issue, push for a written final response and follow the official complaints route. If they still stall, prepare to escalate to the agent’s redress scheme.
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
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
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
Repairs done but problem returned
If a repair was done but the same problem has returned, act quickly and keep everything in writing. This explains how to push for a free repeat repair or a refund and when to escalate.
