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Housing disrepair claims in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council is the largest council landlord in Europe, with tens of thousands of tenants across the city, alongside major housing association providers.
Birmingham has a large stock of 1950s–70s tower blocks and maisonettes where ageing communal pipework, failing windows and inadequate ventilation cause leaks, damp and mould. Repeated reports that never lead to a lasting fix are the clearest sign of an actionable disrepair claim.
- 60 seconds
- To check eligibility
- SRA regulated
- UK housing solicitors
- Confidential
- Your data stays private
Councils in Birmingham
Council landlords we claim against
- Birmingham City Council (Birmingham Housing)
Housing associations
Providers operating in Birmingham
- Midland Heart
- Citizen Housing
- Pioneer Group
- Bromford
- Optima Community Association
- Clarion Housing
Not listed? We still cover you — any council or housing association tenancy in Birmingham qualifies for a free check.
Eligibility
Do you qualify in Birmingham?
Your landlord has a legal duty under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 to keep your home safe and in repair. If they haven't, you can claim for both the repairs and compensation.
Start free check- You rent from a council or housing association in Birmingham
- You've reported the disrepair to your landlord (or want help doing so)
- The estimated cost of repairs is at least £1,000
- The issue has affected your health, belongings or ability to live in the property
What we claim for
The disrepair Birmingham tenants report most
Structural cracks & leaks
Cracked walls and ceilings, sagging floors, failing window and door frames, and roof or pipework leaks that keep coming back after 'repairs'.
Infestations
Rats, mice, cockroaches or bedbugs entering through gaps, drains or shared voids because the building fabric hasn't been properly repaired.
Coverage
Areas of Birmingham we help tenants in
- Erdington
- Handsworth
- Sparkbrook
- Kingstanding
- Ladywood
- Small Heath
- Northfield
- Shard End
FAQ
Birmingham tenants ask us
Who can make a housing disrepair claim in Birmingham?
Any council or housing association tenant in Birmingham whose landlord has failed to fix serious disrepair after being told about it. Private tenants aren't covered by this service.
How much compensation could I get in Birmingham?
Most successful claims range from £1,500 to £15,000, depending on how severe the disrepair was, how long it lasted, the health impact and any belongings damaged.
What if my landlord keeps sending someone out but nothing changes?
Repeat visits that don't fix the underlying cause still count as a failure to repair. Keep your reference numbers and photos — they strengthen your claim.
Does it cost anything?
No. Claims are handled on a No Win, No Fee basis by SRA-regulated solicitors, so if the claim isn't successful you pay nothing.
Can I be evicted for claiming?
No. Retaliatory eviction for making a legitimate disrepair claim is unlawful in the UK.
Find out in 60 seconds if your Birmingham landlord owes you compensation
Free, confidential and no obligation. You only pay if your claim succeeds.