Thousands of housing tenants across the UK live in properties affected by damp, leaks, mould, faulty electrics, broken heating and other serious disrepair issues, often with consequences for their health, safety, and overall wellbeing.
Wandsworth Council is responsible for maintaining over 17,000 homes across the Greater London borough. If you've reported repair issues and they haven’t acted within a reasonable time, you could be entitled to compensation.
At Premier Legal Assist, we connect tenants with specialist ‘no-win, no-fee’ housing disrepair solicitors. We help you get the repairs you need and the compensation you deserve for the inconvenience, stress, or health impacts caused by Wandsworth Council’s failure to act on your complaints.
Find out if you’re eligible to claim against Wandsworth 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 happens when your landlord fails to make necessary repairs, leaving your home unsafe or unfit to live in. Wandsworth Council has a legal obligation to maintain the structure and essential services in your property.
If you’ve reported a problem to Wandsworth Council and it hasn’t been resolved properly, you may be entitled to compensation, especially if it has affected your health or daily life. Tenants have complained about issues like severe mould, damp, infestations, broken heating, leaks, and electrical faults that have gone unresolved for months.
At Premier Legal Assist, we work with specialist solicitors who have experience dealing with claims against local authorities like Wandsworth Council. Once your claim is accepted, your solicitor will handle everything, inspections, evidence, negotiations, and enforcing repairs, on a no-win, no-fee basis.
It's simple and stress-free, and there's no cost unless your case is successful.
Common disrepair issues that may form the basis of a claim include:
Wandsworth Council has pledged to improve housing standards, but many tenants still experience long delays in getting repairs done, sometimes for years. If that sounds familiar, getting the right legal support can help you take action and get your complaint heard.
I don’t know if I have a claim against Wandsworth Council. Can you help?
Yes, we can help. If you've reported repair issues to Wandsworth Council and they haven't resolved them within a reasonable timeframe, you may have a valid claim.
Premier Legal Assist is a claims management company. While you can complain directly to the Council or the Housing Ombudsman, taking legal action through our panel of specialist solicitors often results in faster and more enforceable outcomes.
What’s the process for making a disrepair claim against Wandsworth Council?
Start by filling in a short online claims form describing the repair issues on your property; it only takes a few minutes.
We’ll then contact you for a free, no-obligation consultation to understand:
If your case qualifies, we’ll connect you with a trusted housing disrepair lawyer. They’ll take over the process, handling evidence, inspections, and negotiations, even Court action if needed, all on a no-win, no-fee basis.
Why should I use Premier Legal Assist for my Wandsworth Council claim?
At Premier Legal Assist, we help tenants hold landlords like Wandsworth Council accountable when basic repairs are ignored. We work with experienced, specialist no-win, no-fee housing disrepair solicitors who:
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 your landlord or refer it to the Housing Ombudsman yourself for free.
What does it cost to make a claim against Wandsworth Council?
There’s no cost to start your claim. If your case is successful, your solicitor will charge a success fee (usually 25% of your compensation). This will be explained in full before anything is signed.
A cancellation charge may apply if you cancel after the 14-day cooling-off period.
How long does a housing disrepair claim take?
Every case is different, but once your solicitor accepts your claim, they will provide an estimate on how long it may take. That depends on the complexity of your case and how Wandsworth Council responds. Factors include:
Once they start your case, your solicitor will keep you updated throughout the claims process.
What kind of compensation could I receive?
If your solicitor takes on your case, they will advise you about the value of your claim. If your claim is successful, you may be awarded compensation for:
Your solicitor will work to ensure that you receive the maximum amount you're entitled to under the law.
The Housing Ombudsman is a free, independent service that investigates complaints against social landlords like Wandsworth Council. If you've gone through the Council’s complaints process and still haven’t had a resolution, you can escalate your complaint to the Ombudsman.
While they can recommend that repairs be made or compensation paid, their powers are limited and not legally binding. That’s why many tenants choose to pursue legal action through a solicitor instead. Legal proceedings can compel Wandsworth Council to act and allow you to claim compensation through the courts.
If you live in a Wandsworth Council property with ongoing disrepair, don’t suffer in silence if your complaints are being ignored. Take the first step toward repairs and compensation by filling out our short claim form.
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.
