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No Heating or Hot Water? When Housing Disrepair Becomes an Emergency

No Heating or Hot Water? When Housing Disrepair Becomes an Emergency

In a rental property, heating and hot water are considered to be essential services. They have a direct impact on whether a property is fit for habitation because they can affect the health and safety of a property and its tenants and can pose a serious risk if they are not operational. For this reason, landlords have to make the maintenance and provision of heating and hot water a high priority. In London, where data confirms the London boroughs provide...

February 23, 2026Read More →
How To Spot And Avoid Housing Disrepair Claim Scams

How To Spot And Avoid Housing Disrepair Claim Scams

Legal claim scams are unfortunately very common, and particularly in the field of housing disrepair claims where fraudsters mislead vulnerable tenants with a promise of large compensation payouts on the back of 'no win, no fee' arrangements. The tactics deployed can be aggressive and deliberately confusing and can leave tenants with additional costs and potentially in breach of their tenancy agreement, at a time when they have genuine housing disrepair issues which need addressing and already feel anxious and uncomfortable.

February 13, 2026Read More →
At What Point Should You Speak to a Solicitor About Your Living Conditions?

At What Point Should You Speak to a Solicitor About Your Living Conditions?

Tenants in rental properties are often unaware of their rights in terms of the safe and comfortable condition of their home. As a result, it is common for tenants to live with disrepair issues and to feel vulnerable and anxious about reporting problems to their landlord, because they fear the repercussions and worry that they may be evicted for making a complaint. For this reason, it is important that tenants read and understand their tenancy agreement before they rent a property, but it is also important that they understand...

January 30, 2026Read More →
Black Mould Keeps Coming Back in My Flat – Why Cleaning It Isn't Enough

Black Mould Keeps Coming Back in My Flat – Why Cleaning It Isn't Enough

Black mould is one of the most common disrepair issues in rental properties. It can cause considerable health issues as well as being unpleasant and uncomfortable to live with. Black mould can be treated with specialist care and attention but it is important that this is done correctly, because it will often return if not treated properly. And certainly, if you leave black mould and don't report it to your landlord it can start to have considerable effects, on both your health and on the structural integrity of the property.

January 19, 2026Read More →
How Awaab's Law Is Changing Social Housing Standards: Updated Guidance for Tenants

How Awaab's Law Is Changing Social Housing Standards: Updated Guidance for Tenants

The first phase of Awaab's Law came into effect on 27th October 2025 and provided the framework to formalise the process of reporting and dealing with housing disrepair issues. This is a very welcome development that seeks to protect social housing tenants faced with disrepair issues which can have significant impacts in terms of their standard of living and their health and wellbeing.

December 15, 2025Read More →
Supporting Our Community: Our Ongoing Commitment to Wood Street Mission

Supporting Our Community: Our Ongoing Commitment to Wood Street Mission

At Legal HD, giving back to our community has been part of our identity since the day our doors first opened in Manchester. From the very beginning, our team has proudly supported Wood Street Mission, a remarkable charity working to improve the lives of children and families living in poverty across Manchester and Salford. Every donation we have made over the years has come directly from our staff, reflecting the genuine care and compassion at the heart of our firm.

December 9, 2025Read More →