Barnet Council is responsible for maintaining thousands of council homes across the London borough and must ensure they are safe, secure, and in a good state of repair.
If you’ve reported complaints such as leaks, mould, damp, electrical faults or heating problems and Barnet Council has failed to act in a timely and effective way, you may be eligible for compensation.If you’ve reported serious repair complaints to Enfield Council, such as mould, damp, electrical faults, leaks, or heating failures, and they haven’t acted within a reasonable time, you could be entitled to compensation.
At Premier Legal Assist, we help tenants connect with expert housing disrepair solicitors on a no-win, no-fee basis, making it easier to get urgent repairs done and receive compensation for any inconvenience or health impact caused by Barnet Council’s inaction.
Find out if you’re eligible to claim against Barnet Council for repairs and compensation.
Based on the past 6 months' average settlement, the average compensation claim is worth £1,895 – start yours today!
Housing disrepair refers to issues in your home that your landlord, such as Barnet Council, is legally obligated to repair. This includes problems with plumbing, heating, damp, mould, infestations, electrics, and more.
In recent years, Barnet Council has received complaints about long delays, missed appointments, and repeated failures to resolve housing issues. According to the Council's own reports, tenant satisfaction with repairs has fluctuated, and cases of unresolved disrepair are not uncommon, particularly in older or estate-managed properties.
Our panel of specialist ‘no-win, no-fee’ solicitors work exclusively on housing disrepair cases involving social landlords like Barnet Council. They’ll handle every aspect of your claim, from inspections and evidence collection to legal communication and compensation negotiation.
Common disrepair issues that may form the basis of a claim include:
If you’ve experienced any of these issues and Barnet Council hasn’t acted quickly enough, legal action could help.
I'm unsure if I have a claim against Barnet Council. Can you help?
Absolutely. If you’ve reported housing issues to Barnet Council, such as mould, heating problems, or broken windows, and they’ve failed to fix them within a reasonable time, you may have a valid disrepair claim.
Premier Legal Assist is a regulated claims management company. While you can raise complaints directly with Barnet Council or escalate to the Housing Ombudsman, working with our panel of solicitors often produces faster and legally binding results.
What’s the process for making a disrepair claim against Barnet Council?
Start by filling in our short, online claims form; just describe the issues you’ve experienced in your Barnet Council property. This helps us assess whether your claim is likely to qualify.
Next, we’ll arrange a free consultation where we ask about:
If your claim meets the criteria, we’ll refer you to an experienced solicitor who will handle the entire process from inspections to negotiations on a no-win, no-fee basis.
Why should I use Premier Legal Assist for my Barnet Council claim?
When repairs are delayed or ignored, legal pressure often results in faster action and better outcomes for tenants. We work with experienced, specialist no-win, no-fee housing disrepair solicitors who:
We make sure you don’t face Barnet Council alone. While you can complain directly to Barnet Council or the Housing Ombudsman, taking legal action through our panel of solicitors often leads to faster and more efficient results.
What does it cost to make a claim against Barnet Council?
There is no upfront cost to begin your claim. If your solicitor wins your case, a success fee is deducted from your compensation, usually around 25%.
You’ll receive a full breakdown of any fees before you sign anything. A cancellation charge may apply if you withdraw your claim after the 14-day cooling-off period.
How long does a housing disrepair claim take?
Timelines vary depending on:
Your solicitor will give you a more accurate timeframe once they review your case. You’ll be kept informed as your case progresses.
What kind of compensation could I receive?
If your solicitor takes on your case, they will advise you about the value of your claim. Compensation is based on how the disrepair has affected your life. This may include:
Your solicitor will work to secure the maximum compensation you’re entitled to.
The Housing Ombudsman is an independent body that investigates complaints from social housing tenants, including those renting from Barnet Council. If you've gone through the Council's internal complaints process and still haven't received a proper response, the Ombudsman can review your case.
They can recommend that Barnet Council take certain actions, such as carrying out repairs, offering compensation, or issuing an apology. However, their decisions are not legally binding, and some tenants find enforcement difficult even when complaints are upheld.
This is why many choose legal action. A solicitor can legally compel Barnet Council to act and help you claim compensation through the courts. At Premier Legal Assist, we connect tenants with solicitors who do this work on a no-win, no-fee basis, giving you stronger, enforceable rights than a complaint alone.
If you live in a Barnet Council property and have ongoing disrepair issues, you don't have to face it alone. Fill out our quick form to start your claim and begin the process of getting the repairs and compensation you deserve.
Premier Legal Assist is a claims management company. You do not need to use a claims management company to make your complaint, you can complain to the organisation you are complaining about directly. If the issue is not resolved, you can refer it to the relevant independent Ombudsman service for free.
