Your home should be safe and comfortable when you move in, and throughout your time living there under the tenancy agreement. At Sparrowhawk Legal we have helped many people involved in a housing disrepair dispute with their landlord. We understand the strain of living with a disrepair issue and the anxiety you may feel in reporting it.

How does an insect infestation occur?

If you are experiencing an insect infestation, this is a clear sign of a disrepair issue somewhere in your rented property. Your landlord has a duty to repair this issue at their expense, unless it has been caused by your own misbehaviour or neglect. Insects can be attracted by rubbish and food waste, so you need to carry out your duty to look after the property and keep it clean and tidy.

Other common disrepair issues that can result in insect infestations include damaged roofing, damp and mould, decaying wood around windows, faulty drains and waste systems. Basically, wherever an insect has a point of entry into a property, there is the possibility of an infestation, and you need to report this issue to your landlord ASAP.

How does an insect infestation effect you?

As a paying tenant, your health and wellbeing should be high priority for your landlord, and they should react very quickly to reports of an insect infestation. This can cause illness and discomfort because insects can spread diseases, while it can also be very unpleasant to be sharing a living space with ants, flies, beetles, termites and cockroaches. Many insects are also wood-destroying insects and can start to cause dangerous structural issues if not found or reported.

Living with an insect infestation can cause unhealthy conditions and can be deeply unpleasant. It can also damage your property and belongings. This can cause you stress and anxiety which, in turn, can lead to relationships breaking down, particularly where a family is living in a small space and there is no escape from the problem. At Sparrowhawk Legal we understand that tenants can feel vulnerable when reporting a disrepair issue to their landlord, and fearful of being evicted. We understand these fears and are happy to explain your rights and represent you in communications with your landlord and in any formal proceedings that may follow, so contact our team today.   

Sparrowhawk Legal – How we can help you

Our client-focussed approach to legal support means we are dedicated to helping vulnerable tenants in rented properties. Our team of specialist legal professionals can help you with:

• Online consultations from anywhere in England.

• Specialist legal expertise in successfully solving housing disrepair disputes.

• We take care of the whole process for you: communications with your landlord, organising repair work, processing a housing disrepair claim and legal representation in formal legal proceedings.

• Regular and easy to understand communications.

• A safe and comfortable home to live in and suitable financial compensation for your ordeal. 

• No-risk service on a no-win-no-fee basis.

Contact Sparrowhawk Legal for professional housing disrepair claim support

It is common for people to feel anxious about entering into a legal dispute with a landlord. At Sparrowhawk Legal we fully understand how this puts you in a vulnerable position. This is why we can work with you to support you with clear information, specialist legal advice, regular communications and skilled representation. Our friendly and compassionate legal support can help you settle your housing disrepair issue, suitably compensate you and help you secure justice for your ordeal. So contact our team today.