Client’s Background
The client enlisted the expert legal guidance of Tenants Assist, raising a claim for respiratory health damages and housing disrepair compensation.
At Tenants Assist, we recently secured a £45,000 settlement for a client who suffered significant health issues due to prolonged exposure to damp and mould in her home. The client, a long-term resident of her property since 1997, experienced worsening conditions from 2012 onwards when the property fell into severe disrepair. At one stage, the client’s home even became flooded, further exacerbating the living conditions.
Landlord Negligence Resulting in Asthma and PTSD Aggravation
Due to the persistent damp and mould issues, the client developed asthma and suffered an aggravation of her pre-existing PTSD by approximately 30-35%. Our client’s ongoing struggles with her landlord, Camden Council, to address these issues only added to her distress. Despite repeatedly raising concerns and seeking necessary repairs, the landlord failed to take adequate action, leaving the client in an uninhabitable environment.
Legal Action and Case Progression
After years of frustration and unsuccessful attempts to get the landlord to act, Tenants Assist took over the case and initiated legal proceedings. The Defendant, Camden Council, admitted primary liability in their Defence, acknowledging their failure to maintain the property in a habitable condition.
As the case progressed through the court process, multiple offers and counter-offers were exchanged. Eventually, a compromise was reached, which ensured the client received a fair outcome for the distress and ill-health she had endured.
Settlement for Respiratory Health Damages and Housing Disrepair Compensation
With the expert legal guidance of Tenants Assist our client successfully won his claim and was awarded a settlement of £45,000. This respiratory health damages reflects the significant impact the damp and mould had on the client’s health, acknowledging the health issues they now suffer.
One of our solicitors stated: “It was satisfying to achieve a successful outcome for this vulnerable client who had endured so much inconvenience and ill-health as a result of her dealings with her landlord.”