Damp & mould in Manchester
Black mould on walls and ceilings, condensation running down windows, damaged clothing and furniture, and the chest and asthma problems that come with it.
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Housing disrepair claims in Manchester
Almost all of Manchester's former council housing is now managed by housing associations and registered providers, and damp and mould remain among the most reported problems in the city.
Manchester's high rainfall and large stock of solid-wall terraces and 1960s low-rise flats make condensation and black mould a recurring issue, particularly in Wythenshawe, Gorton and Harpurhey. Landlords must act within a reasonable time of being told — if yours hasn't, you can claim.
- 60 seconds
- To check eligibility
- SRA regulated
- UK housing solicitors
- Confidential
- Your data stays private
Councils in Manchester
Council landlords we claim against
- Manchester City Council (housing services and licensing)
Housing associations
Providers operating in Manchester
- One Manchester
- Southway Housing Trust
- Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
- Mosscare St Vincent's (MSV)
- Great Places Housing Group
- Guinness Partnership
Not listed? We still cover you — any council or housing association tenancy in Manchester qualifies for a free check.
Eligibility
Do you qualify in Manchester?
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 Manchester
- 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 Manchester 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 Manchester we help tenants in
- Wythenshawe
- Moss Side
- Longsight
- Gorton
- Harpurhey
- Ancoats
- Miles Platting
- Openshaw
FAQ
Manchester tenants ask us
Who can make a housing disrepair claim in Manchester?
Any council or housing association tenant in Manchester 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 Manchester?
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 Manchester landlord owes you compensation
Free, confidential and no obligation. You only pay if your claim succeeds.