Landlord and Tenant Advice
We offer advice and assistance to landlords and tenants so that everybody understands the rules and regulations involved.
Supporting and Understanding
We are sympathetic to the housing difficulties that can arise and are here to help and support you.
The Highest Standards
We're here to help those whose landlords have allowed properties to fall into disrepair.
We have the key to success
Our Housing Solicitors have a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in all manners of housing law matters.
Asbestos
Asbestos
Asbestos is a potentially harmful substance that was used as a building material between the 1950s and 1980s and is likely to be present in most buildings built prior to 2000. Asbestos in a rented property can cause many problems and health risks. The substance was banned in 1999 because of its health risks. Provided the asbestos is maintained in a good condition it is unlikely to be harmful and can be considered safe, however, if it is damaged it can produce tiny dust particles which, if inhaled, can cause serious illness including lung cancer.
Asbestos can be found in many areas of a property, including;
- Ceiling, door and wall linings
- Central Heating Flues
- Eaves and gutters
- Floor Tiles
- Garage and Shed Roofs
- Insulation Panels
It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure that all communal areas are fit for purpose and are hazard free. Landlords have a duty under the Defective Premises Act 1972 to take care to see that tenants and visitors are safe from personal injury or disease and although asbestos is not specifically mentioned it is included.
If you have reported asbestos to your landlord or a suspicion of asbestos and they do not take appropriate action then you may be entitled to compensation, especially if it is affecting your health.
Get in touch
Our Housing team provide guidance for tenants on all housing issues. We are highly experienced at finding solutions to your housing issues and aim to address cases quickly and effectively. If you think your landlord has been neglectful in his legal obligations to maintain and remove asbestos on the property, get in touch with one of our dedicated housing solicitors at Duncan Lewis.
If your landlord has been neglecting his responsibilities and your property has fallen into disrepair you may be able to make a claim. At Duncan Lewis, our Housing Disrepair Solicitors have all the essential skills required to help you deal with disrepair problems including asbestos, damp, infestation, mould, and water damage.
For expert legal advice on Housing Disrepair matters, call Duncan Lewis Housing Disrepair Solicitors in confidence on 0333 772 0409.