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Social Housing Disrepair Claims: Council and Housing Association Responsibilities
Social housing disrepair claims: know council and housing association responsibilities. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
February 25, 2026•10 min read
Plumbing leaks and water damage: how disrepair spreads and who is responsible
How plumbing leaks cause water damage, spread disrepair, and who is responsible to fix it. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
February 24, 2026•7 min read
Leaking Roofs and Ceilings: What to Do and What Evidence to Collect
Leaking roof or ceiling? Learn what to do first and the evidence to collect for repairs. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
February 23, 2026•6 min read
Emergency Repairs: What Qualifies and What Tenants Should Do Immediately
Emergency repairs explained: what counts, and what tenants should do right away. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
February 19, 2026•7 min read
Heating and Hot Water Failures: Tenant Rights in Winter and Beyond
Heating and hot water failures: your tenant rights, repair timelines, and what to do next. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
February 18, 2026•7 min read
How Long Should Repairs Take? Reasonable Timescales for Common Issues
Typical repair times for common faults—what’s reasonable, and when delays aren’t acceptable. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
February 17, 2026•7 min read
How to Report Disrepair Properly: Emails, Photos, and Keeping a Repair Log
Report disrepair properly with emails, photos, and a clear repair log to support your case. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
February 11, 2026•2 min read
What Counts as Housing Disrepair? A Practical Checklist for Tenants
Housing disrepair checklist for tenants: what counts, key signs, and when to report issues. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
February 10, 2026•3 min read
The Landlord’s Repairing Obligations in the UK: What They Must Fix and When
Landlords must repair key issues in UK rentals. Learn what they must fix, and when. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
February 09, 2026•10 min read
Penetrating Damp vs Condensation: How to Tell the Difference and Why It Matters for Claims
If you’ve got damp patches, black mould, or that constant musty smell, you’re not alone. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
January 30, 2026•3 min read
Black Mould Exposure: Common Health Impacts and When to Seek Medical Evidence
If you’re dealing with black mould at home, you already know it’s more than “just a bit of mess”. It can smell awful, ruin your belongings, and make your place feel uncomfortable to live in. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
January 28, 2026•9 min read
Damp and Mould in Rented Homes: Your Rights and What Landlords Must Do
Most damp and mould issues have an underlying cause and landlords are expected to deal with the cause, not just the visible mould. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
January 26, 2026•5 min read
Evidence a housing disrepair claim service will need
Claim First’s housing disrepair service is built around keeping things simple. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
January 16, 2026•6 min read
Housing disrepair claims for damp, mould, and leaks
Claim First’s housing disrepair work is designed to make the process feel clear and manageable. ...more
Housing Disrepair Claims
January 09, 2026•6 min read
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