Is your home affected by a leaking or unsafe roof?

A damaged roof isn’t just an inconvenience, it can pose serious risks to your health, belongings, and overall wellbeing. Leaks, structural issues, and water damage can make your home uncomfortable, or even uninhabitable.

Your landlord has a legal duty to maintain the structure of your property, including the roof. If they’ve failed to carry out necessary repairs despite being informed, you could be entitled to bring a housing disrepair claim.

At Watson Woodhouse, we’re here to support you every step of the way, helping you secure both the repairs you need and the compensation you deserve.

Free Initial Discussion

For a no-obligation discussion, call our specialist Housing Law Solicitors on 01642 247656, email us at disrepair@watsonwoodhouse.co.uk or use our contact form, and we will call you back.

What Counts as Roof Disrepair?

Your landlord is legally responsible for maintaining the structure and exterior of your home, which includes the roof. Common examples of roof disrepair include:

• Leaking roof
• Missing or broken tiles or slates
• Sagging or collapsed sections of the roof or ceiling
• Persistent damp and mould
• Rotting roof timbers or other structural damage
• Blocked or broken guttering leading to overflow and interior damage
• Draft or cold spots caused by poof insulation or gaps in the roof

If you’ve reported any of these issues and your landlord has failed to take action, you may be able to make a claim.

Can I Make a Claim?

You may be able to bring a housing disrepair claim if you’re a tenant living in rented accommodation and your landlord has failed to carry out repairs after being made aware of the problem. Whether you rent from a private landlord, housing association or local authority, your landlord has a legal obligation to ensure the property is safe and well-maintained.

What Can I Claim For?

A housing disrepair claim for roof issues can help you get the necessary repairs completed and you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Damage to your belongings
• Health problems caused by the disrepair (e.g. respiratory issues from mould)
• Increased heating bills due to cold drafts or damp

Each case is unique, and the type of compensation is case dependent.

How Much Compensation Will I Receive?

Compensation varies depending on:

• The severity of the disrepair
• The length of time you’ve been affected
• The impact on your daily life, health, and possessions

In some cases, tenants can receive thousands of pounds in compensation. We’ll assess your situation carefully and provide honest, practical advice on what you might be entitled to.

How Can Watson Woodhouse Help?

We are here to help.

Call us for a FREE and confidential consultation with a specialist solicitor on 01642 247656 or email our housing disrepair team at disrepair@watsonwoodhouse.co.uk.

Alternatively, complete our online contact form and one of our solicitors will be in touch or send your photos of disrepair, damp and housing conditions to our dedicated WhatsApp group on 078259 15604.

Watson Woodhouse Solicitors provides support to clients throughout England and Wales.