Claims Against Councils and Housing Associations: Holding Public Landlords Accountable

Local authorities and housing associations have ongoing legal obligations to maintain safe and habitable properties. However, many tenants report unresolved issues including leaks, unsafe electrics, broken heating systems, pest infestations, and structural cracks. Statutory Repairing Obligations Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires landlords to maintain: Where a council or housing association