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.
No Hot Water or Heating
No Hot Water or Heating
Having access to hot water and heating facilities in rented accommodation is essential and a lack of either can make daily tasks extremely difficult in addition to the possibility of creating health problems for the tenant.
Tenants are entitled to having heating and hot water facilities and it is the landlord’s responsibility to provide them. Although daily maintenance is likely to be the tenant’s responsibility, landlords cannot neglect their legal responsibilities to provide their tenants with access to hot water and heating facilities and must carry out all maintenance and any repairs necessary.
The following items are the landlord’s responsibility;
- Central heating facilities
- Electrical heaters
- Gas fires
- Gas Supply
- Radiators
- Toilets and sanitation equipment
- Water boilers
- Water supply
If your home has no hot water or heating and your landlord does nothing to rectify the situation, you may be able to force the landlord to provide you access to hot water and heating facilities and/or carry out remedial work by obtaining an injunction order from court and you may be entitled to compensation.
Duncan housing solicitors advise tenants to contact our housing team about disrepair matters involving heating and hot water as soon as possible.
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 provide and maintain heating and hot water facilities, 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, as well has issues with your hot water, heating or electricity.
For expert legal advice on Housing Disrepair matters, call Duncan Lewis Housing Solicitors in confidence on 0333 772 0409.