Recently, two tenants in London were awarded £16,000 in compensation after their landlord and agent were found to have breached multiple regulations. The tenants, who had been living in the property for over a year, had been suffering from a number of issues including inadequate heating and hot water, mould, and a lack of repairs.
The landlord and agent were found to be in breach of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. The HHSRS is a system used by local authorities to assess the health and safety risks of residential properties. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 requires landlords to ensure that all gas appliances, fittings and flues provided for tenants are safe.
The tenants reported the issues to their local authority who then took action against the landlord and agent. The local authority found that the landlord had failed to carry out the necessary repairs and had not provided a gas safety certificate. The agent had also failed to respond to the tenants’ complaints in a timely manner.
As a result of the landlord and agent’s violations, the tenants were awarded £16,000 in compensation. This case serves as a reminder to landlords and agents that they must comply with all relevant regulations or face serious consequences.
It is important for tenants to be aware of their rights and to report any issues they may have with their landlord or agent. Tenants can contact their local authority for advice and support if they feel their landlord or agent is not meeting their obligations. Tenants should also be aware that they may be entitled to compensation if their landlord or agent has breached any regulations.
In summary, this case serves as an important reminder that landlords and agents must comply with all relevant regulations or face serious consequences. It is also important for tenants to be aware of their rights and to report any issues they may have with their landlord or agent. Finally, tenants should be aware that they may be entitled to compensation if their landlord or agent has breached any regulations.