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Housing disrepair claims in Leeds
Leeds City Council is one of the largest council landlords in England, and thousands of homes across the city are also managed by housing associations.
Back-to-back terraces in Harehills and Holbeck and system-built estates in Seacroft and Middleton frequently suffer from penetrating damp, cold bridging and pest problems. Leeds tenants who have reported these issues and seen no lasting repair may be entitled to compensation as well as the works being carried out.
- 60 seconds
- To check eligibility
- SRA regulated
- UK housing solicitors
- Confidential
- Your data stays private
Councils in Leeds
Council landlords we claim against
- Leeds City Council (Leeds Housing)
Housing associations
Providers operating in Leeds
- Leeds Federated Housing
- Unity Homes & Enterprise
- Together Housing
- Clarion Housing
- Home Group
Not listed? We still cover you — any council or housing association tenancy in Leeds qualifies for a free check.
Eligibility
Do you qualify in Leeds?
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 Leeds
- 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 Leeds 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 Leeds we help tenants in
- Seacroft
- Gipton
- Beeston
- Armley
- Middleton
- Halton Moor
- Holbeck
- Harehills
FAQ
Leeds tenants ask us
Who can make a housing disrepair claim in Leeds?
Any council or housing association tenant in Leeds 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 Leeds?
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 Leeds landlord owes you compensation
Free, confidential and no obligation. You only pay if your claim succeeds.