Housing Disrepair Solicitors — No Win, No Fee Claims Under Awaab's Law
If your landlord has failed to repair damp, mould, or other hazards after you reported them, you may be entitled to compensation. Our specialist solicitors enforce Awaab's Law repair deadlines and represent tenants across England and Wales on a No Win, No Fee basis.
What Is Awaab's Law?
Awaab's Law sets strict, legally enforceable repair deadlines for social landlords. Emergency hazards must be made safe within 24 hours. Damp and mould must be investigated within 10 working days and repairs started within 5 working days. These deadlines became law in October 2025 under the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.
What Compensation Can You Claim?
Compensation typically includes 25–60% rent refund for the affected period, special damages for ruined belongings, and personal injury payouts of £1,000–£10,000+ if mould has caused health problems like asthma or respiratory issues.
Our Expertise
We are SRA-regulated solicitors (Driscoll Kingston & Co Limited, SRA No. 839699) who specialise exclusively in housing disrepair claims. We arrange independent surveys, compile evidence, and issue court proceedings where necessary.
Common Problems We Handle
Persistent damp and mould, broken boilers and heating failures, leaking roofs and windows, structural defects, dangerous electrics, and pest infestations caused by disrepair.
No Win, No Fee
You pay nothing upfront and nothing at all if your claim is unsuccessful. Our fees are recovered from your landlord if we win your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new repair timelines under Awaab's Law?
Social landlords must investigate within 10 working days, begin repairs within 5 working days for significant hazards, and make emergency hazards safe within 24 hours.
Does Awaab's Law apply to private landlords?
Currently Awaab's Law applies primarily to social housing. The Renters' Rights Bill proposes extending similar protections to private renters.
What counts as an emergency hazard under Awaab's Law?
Issues posing imminent risk to health or safety: gas leaks, broken boilers in winter, significant electrical faults, or severe damp and mould threatening vulnerable tenants.
Can I claim compensation if my landlord misses the deadline?
Yes. If your social landlord fails to investigate or repair within the legal timeframes, you can take legal action to force repairs and claim compensation.
How much compensation can I get for damp and mould?
Compensation typically includes 25–60% rent refund, special damages for ruined belongings, and personal injury payouts of £1,000–£10,000+ for health problems.
What is a Category 1 Hazard?
Under the HHSRS, a Category 1 Hazard is a serious risk to health or safety requiring mandatory action — severe damp, toxic black mould, excess cold, and structural collapse risks.
What evidence do I need for a housing disrepair claim?
Dated photos/videos, medical records, copies of repair requests, receipts for damaged belongings, and records of complaints to the council or ombudsman.
