A tenant has successfully prosecuted her landlord in court for failing to deal with serious damp and mould. The problem of landlords knowingly renting out damp property to unsuspecting tenants has become a major problem in recent years. The problem The tenant, Melissa Peynton, lived in a three bedroom semi-detached property in Maidstone Road, ME1. … Read more
Rochester Building and Damp Construction Company Open today until 20:00 UPDATES AND AMENDMENTS Rochester Building and Damp are a respected local family business, with owner Dan McLean having started in the timber and damp industry in 1987. We provide a service for the homeowner, landlord and property developer. Whether your property is … Read more
Homes (Fitness) Act Allows Tenants to Sue Landlords over Property Condition From 20th March 2019, tenants in England will have new powers to fight unfit housing — including the ability to sue landlords for not carrying out repair work. The Bill was originally championed by Karen Buck MP, and was given much attention after the … Read more
Medway Messenger – Trusted by you since 1968 Tenants now have the right to sue their landlords for cold or damp homes under new laws that have recently come into force. If a landlord does not carry out necessary repairs or maintenance, the tenant will be able to take them to … Read more