Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Housing Disrepair Claims in London
Established in 1994 by Jane Belshaw and Andrew Curtin, we are a niche law firm based in South East London specialising in housing disrepair and personal injury claims against Local Authorities and Housing Associations. With decades of experience, we have successfully represented tenants and leaseholders in South East and South West London, achieving favourable outcomes against prominent authorities such as Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark.Our practice focuses on enforcing landlords' statutory duties to maintain properties while securing compensation for clients' distress, property damage, and health issues caused by disrepair. We operate on a no-win no-fee basis, providing accessible legal solutions with an indemnity against adverse costs orders. Andrew Curtin, our Principal, continues to lead the firm in delivering client-centred legal advocacy.
Services
Housing Disrepair Claims
Environmental Protection Cases
Personal Injury Compensation
Statutory Nuisance Claims
Legal Funding Advice
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Specialists in housing disrepair claims since 1994
- No-win no-fee funding with cost indemnity
- Proven success against major London authorities
- Dual expertise in housing and personal injury law
- Prompt response within 2 working days guaranteed
Services
Housing Disrepair Claims
We specialise in claims against landlords for housing disrepair issues including damp, mould, and heating failures. Our legal expertise ensures tenants receive compensation for distress and property damage while enforcing landlords' statutory repair obligations. Cases are handled on a no-win no-fee basis with chartered surveyor support.
Environmental Protection Cases
Our team pursues criminal cases under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for health-hazardous damp and mould. We represent clients in proving statutory nuisance against local authorities, leveraging specialist environmental evidence to secure remedial action and compensation for affected residents.
Personal Injury Compensation
We handle personal injury claims arising from accidents in public spaces, workplaces, and property-related incidents. Our solicitors assist clients in claiming compensation for injuries caused by third-party negligence, including those linked to housing disrepair issues like slips and falls.
People
Jane Belshaw
Co-Founder
Co-founded the firm in 1994 with extensive experience in housing law and tenant advocacy. Pioneered successful legal strategies against major London housing authorities.
Andrew Curtin
Principal Solicitor
Co-founder and continuing principal of the firm with over 30 years' experience. Specialises in complex housing disrepair litigation and has represented numerous tenants in landmark cases.
Questions
What housing disrepair issues can you help with?
We handle dampness, mould growth, water penetration, defective heating/hot water systems, and structural defects in council or housing association properties.
Can I claim compensation for health issues caused by disrepair?
Yes, we can help you claim for health problems caused by environmental hazards like mould through housing disrepair or environmental protection claims.
What funding options are available?
All our claims operate on a no-win no-fee basis with disbursement financing available. We also offer legal aid assessments for urgent cases.
How long do I have to make a personal injury claim?
You can claim for injuries from accidents that occurred in the last three years through our specialist personal injury services.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve South East and South West London, representing tenants and leaseholders in their claims against local authorities.
How quickly will you respond to my enquiry?
We aim to respond to all initial enquiries within 2 working days through our dedicated client contact channels.
Reviews (1)
Tambir Khan
Aug 19, 2018
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Really helpful/kind people would of given it 5 stars but the place isn't really a pleasant place to be and very small. Highly recommend you to go if you have disrepair problems.
