Gas and Water Leaks – Housing Disrepair

Water and gas leaks or leaks, electrical issues and issues with sanitation facilities could be extremely hazardous and may affect your health and well-being. In the event that your landlord is allowing you to remain in a home with gas or water leaks, electrical problems and poor sanitation, our housing repair team could be able to assist you to claim the repairs that are required to be completed. We could be able to assist you in claiming compensation for the pain you have endured.

We’ll make sure you’re safe at home by inviting someone from our expert team visit to determine the state of repair and hazards in your house. If we discover that your safety and health were seriously affected through a water or gas leak, electric fault, or poor sanitation , we’ll assist you in claiming repairs to be completed and also the compensation you are entitled to.

What are your rights as Housing Tenant

It is the Law on Water and Gas Leaks in the UK

A water or gas leak or electrical malfunction, or a substandard sanitation system can lead to disastrous consequences, which is why it is essential that the issue is handled promptly. They are not only immediate dangers however, these kinds of issues can cause other issues for example:

Damp or mould
Structural defects
The lure of vermin and pests

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Housing Act 2004, and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 all declare that landlords are responsible to make sure that all gas appliances, electrical plumbing and appliances are safe and efficient.

Your landlord must make sure that the gas supply and any gas appliances, the electricity supply and any electric installations/appliances and sanitation installations they provide are in a safe condition. They must be installed by an engineer who is registered, properly qualified plumber or electrician and must undergo the gas safety test every 12 months. All plumbing, electrical and waterworks should be safe for use by humans as they should be able to not leak, or do harm.

We are aware of the stress and anxiety living in a home which is unsafe, and the impact it may affect your life. If your local housing association or authority hasn’t made sure that water and gas leaks within your home are addressed promptly and efficiently, and you’ve suffered the consequences We might be able to assist you get compensation for the damage as well as compensation.

Responsibilities of Landlords

As we said above, your landlord is accountable to arrange regular gas safety inspections in your home , if they’ve installed gas appliances for you. These could include cookers pipes, boilers, fires or water heaters.

If you’ve never checked in the past year, you should contact your landlord and request one to be scheduled. If they do not agree, make contact with the Health and Safety Executive, who can make them make arrangements for one.

Following the inspection the engineer will provide your landlord a safety report. If there were any concerns raised, it is the responsibility of your landlord to have the issues addressed.

Also, your landlord will be accountable to ensure that your home is running with water, has efficient plumbing and pipes, an electrical supply that is safe, as well as appliances and installations, and that sanitation facilities are in good order. If they fail to take care of this and the result is issues that result in damage to your belongings and property you may be able to file an insurance claim.

If your landlord’s social tenant is unwilling to provide gas checks or to properly fix plumbing or appliances, and typically ignores the damage they’re doing to you, we’re here to assist you.

Tenant Responsibilities

As landlords, tenants of residential and communal homes are also required to fulfill obligations to avoid leaks in water or gas as well as electrical or sanitation problems too. You will likely stipulate in your tenancy agreement that you have to keep an adequate level of repair during your time within the home.

This means that you should not cause damage to any items, furniture or appliances that were included with it. In the event that you damage it, you must to get it repaired or replaced.

If, for example, you damage water pipes that lead to the formation of a leak the landlord will not have to make a payment to fix the leak. In the same way, if you break the gas cooker, and this causes the creation of a leak, you’re accountable to repair or replace it, unless the appliance was defective in the first place.

Housing Disrepair Issues

Gas Leaks

The presence of gas leaks in any home are extremely risky. They could cause explosions, fires and the poisoning of carbon monoxide. This is the reason it’s crucial that your landlord take immediate action to fix the defective gas appliances they’ve supplied.

A few indicators of gas leaks inside your home include:

The whistling or hissing sounds are emanating from gas appliances, such as ovens and hobs.
Dead houseplants
A smell similar to rotten eggs
A white cloud that looks like dust in the vicinity of a gas line similar to gas heaters
A visible damage to the gas pipe
Water bubbles
A lot more expensive for gas than the norm

You may not be able to recognize these warning signs right away It’s recommended to know how gas leaks can physically impact you. For example, you might experience:

Headaches, lightheadedness , and dizziness
Trouble breathing and chest pains
Drowsiness or fatigue
Eyes that are irritated and throat
Nausea and a decreased appetite
Ringing your ears

Your landlord is responsible to ensure that all gas appliances they’ve installed are functioning and safe. If you suspect they’re not, you should do something about it. Contact your landlord or, when it is more urgent, contact the emergency services and request an inspection of gas safety is completed.

If your landlord is refusing to schedule the inspection you requested, it could be an appropriate time to file a legal claim. We could be able help you file claims for compensation and repairs based on the specific circumstances. We know that a landlord’s inability to complete essential repairs isn’t just difficult but can be a threat to your health, which is why we’re here to help you to get the results you want and you deserve.

Water Leaks

Problems with sanitation and water leaks can happen both inside and outside of your house. Internal pipes or plumbing may be damaged or burst or leak through the roof. outside pipes can let water leak into the building.

Leaks from sanitation installations and/or bathrooms can cause damage to your property and any surrounding plasterwork/flooring/subfloor. Water leaks can cause problems with localised electrical supply/installations/appliances. If there are leaks within the electrical system, the issue must be reported to your landlord. In addition, checks must be conducted to ensure the security of continued use of the electric supply.

Leaks can lead to water damage, which could cause other issues that could have a significant impact on your daily routine. A leaky roof could result in structural damage such as woodwork that is rotten, which can cause your home to be unsafe to reside within. Leaks can also lead to damp and mold to develop and draw in pests and cause you to become unwell.

We frequently meet with clients who suffer from breathing problems and experienced asthma as a consequence of living in a house that was affected by mould and damp.

Mold and dampness can greatly increase the risk of developing respiratory infections and respiratory issues. You might notice symptoms like:

A painful cough
Skin eruptions
Breathing difficulties
Influenza symptoms
Watery eyes, red eyes

If you experience any of these symptoms and you can spot damp or mould that has developed due to an untreated water leak inside your home, notify your social landlord right promptly or contact us to start your water leaks disrepair claim.

Electrical Failures

There are many faults that can happen within the electrical system at your house and may result in a very hazardous and even a security danger. Appliances and electrical installations that are defective can be the cause of fire if they are not properly checked.

Electrical faults must be reported be reported to your landlord as soon as possible and request that they check the electrical safety of your residence immediately. You should also report any water leaks at the property that may have impacted the electrical supply/installations/appliances in the same way.

The landlord should take care of these repairs/checks as soon as the situation is deemed to be urgent. If the landlord does not perform the task within a day or so , we may be able to assist.

The signs that indicate the presence of an electrical fault that requires repair at your house are:

Socket/switch malfunction
Fuses that trip
Sparking/flashes/charred appliances
Dripping water from electrical wiring
Burning smells/smoking/smouldering

If you suspect there is an electrical issue, it is important to notify your landlord right away or, in the case of more urgent issues, call an emergency call.

If your landlord doesn’t act Our housing repair specialists can likely assist you. There’s no reason to be in pain all the time. We’re here to help make the necessary repairs to be doing as quickly as you can so that you can be back to your health and enjoy the safety of your home.

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Expert Assistance and Guidance

If you are a resident of a housing association or council owned property and are suffering from gas or water leaks, electrics that are not working properly, or unsanitary conditions in your house Our experts in housing repair will provide you with advice specific to your specific situation.

Our team has many years of experience in helping people who have been severely affected by poor repair, gas and water leaks, defective electrics and poor sanitation installations as well as the damage that comes with it. We can help by reviewing your situation and ensuring that you compensation for your pain.