Council Tenant Rights: What You Need to Know

Holding the Council Accountable

As a council tenant, your rights are protected by the Right to Repair scheme. This covers small urgent repairs costing under £250, which must be done within specific times.

Major Works

For larger issues like damp or structural damage, the council still has a legal duty under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. Budget cuts are not a valid excuse for leaving you in unsafe conditions.

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UK Housing Claims

Housing Disrepair Team

Written and reviewed by our housing disrepair team

The UK Housing Claims team helps tenants across the UK check whether they can claim compensation for housing disrepair, and connects them with specialist, SRA-regulated panel solicitors. This guide is general information, not legal advice.

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