Leaks and water damage can quickly turn a home into a hazardous and uncomfortable place to live. Whether it’s a dripping ceiling, burst pipe, or faulty guttering, water intrusion is more than just an inconvenience; it can cause structural damage, health issues, and even make parts of your home uninhabitable.

At Marley Solicitors, we help tenants take action when landlords fail to fix water leaks and related disrepair. If your landlord has ignored your complaints, you may be entitled to compensation.

Water damage is a serious form of disrepair

Water damage often starts small but can escalate quickly. Left untreated, it can lead to dampness, mould, rotten woodwork, and damaged flooring, ceilings, and walls. It can also ruin personal belongings like furniture, clothes, and electrical items.

More importantly, leaks and flooding can pose serious safety risks, from electrical hazards to weakened building structures. If your landlord hasn’t acted to fix the issue, they may be in breach of their legal responsibilities.

Your landlord’s responsibility

Your landlord has a legal duty to keep your home in good repair. That includes:

Fixing leaking roofs, pipes, or appliances
Repairing damaged gutters and drainage systems
Addressing any damage caused by flooding or water ingress
Ensuring your home is safe, dry, and structurally sound

If they fail to act after you’ve reported the problem, you could make a housing disrepair claim.

How Marley Solicitors can help

Marley Solicitors are specialists in housing disrepair claims, including those involving water damage and leaks. We’re here to make the legal process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Here’s how we support you:

Free initial consultation to assess your case
No win, no fee representation: you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Claiming compensation for damage to belongings, stress, health impacts, and time spent living in disrepair

Take the first step

You shouldn’t have to live with the damage and disruption caused by water leaks, especially when your landlord is at fault. Marley Solicitors can help you get the repairs and compensation you deserve.

Get in touch with us today for a free, no-obligation case review, and let’s take the next step together toward restoring your home and peace of mind.