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Disrepair

Disrepair claims have become a major issue for social housing providers in recent years and our team have extensive experience of supporting clients in this often problematic area.

Nitika Singh

Partner – Solicitor

Social Housing

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Our specialist housing management lawyers can offer advice and assistance with all types of disrepair claims, whether brought as a free standing claim or, as appears more often, a counter claim in other proceedings. These cases can often become protracted leading to wider issues and higher costs. We can advise you on all aspects of a claim in disrepair aiming to minimise your risk and reduce your outlay.

We can assist you with the following:

Case overview and general assessment
Assessment of Liability
Advice on Quantum
Advice on Court proceedings
Analysis of Expert’s reports
Settlement negotiations
Mediation
Acting on your behalf throughout court proceedings
Dealing with costs issues following conclusion of the claim

We offer practical, pragmatic advice and understand the complexities involved in dealing with these cases. We are also aware of the pressures our social housing clients face regarding these claims and their associated costs and are able to ensure that they are handled expertly, professionally and individually.

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Whether you’ve got questions or you’re ready to get started, our team are ready with expert legal advice.

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Meet the team

The housing team is well organised and personable. The fee earners have a good understanding of their cases and have good relationships with the local authority clients.

Nitika Singh gives strong leadership to the team and is ahead of anticipating and dealing with issues on complex cases.

Pamela Bachu is extremely experienced and is a very confident and capable pair of hands on any complex case. She has a realistic yet tenacious approach.