Tenant Injury Claims
You may be entitled to make a tenant injury claim if you’re a tenant who has suffered an injury due to landlord negligence — Tylers Solicitors is here to guide you through the claims process to get the compensation you deserve.
Tenant injury and landlord negligence claims
At Tylers Solicitors, we specialise in tenant injury claims, helping renters who have been injured in their property due to no fault of their own.
No matter what kind of injury you’ve suffered, our team of no-win, no-fee personal injury claims solicitors can help you win the tenant injury compensation you deserve so that you can focus on recovery.
Call our team today at 0800 699 0079 or fill out our online contact form to start your landlord injury compensation claim.
What kind of personal injury can I claim against my landlord for?
You can make a compensation claim against a landlord for any injury that they caused. The most common injuries and causes we see in landlord liability and housing disrepair claims include:
- Slips, trips, and falls: Often caused by broken flooring, damaged stairs, faulty lighting, and slippery pathways where the landlord is responsible for maintenance.
- Respiratory issues: Worsened by extended exposure to damp and mould, having a knock-on effect for asthma, infections, allergic reactions, and respiratory diseases.
- Electrical injuries and burns: Due to faulty wiring, exposed cables, and broken plug sockets within the property.
- Crushing injuries: Caused by collapsed ceilings and walls — structural faults that were known by the landlord but ignored.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning: Brought on by faulty and improperly maintained appliances.
- Pest bites: Caused by rats and insect infestations, these injuries can result in scabies, rashes, scratches, and serious diseases.
If your tenant injury is not listed above, take a look at our personal injury list. Any of these injuries means that you may be eligible to claim landlord injury compensation if you were not at fault.
To help you decide whether to claim against a landlord, ask yourself the following:
- Did your landlord know about the hazard?
- Was the hazard that caused your injury the landlord’s responsibility?
- Could your landlord have prevented the injury?
What are the common causes of landlord personal injury claims?
Most tenant injuries are caused by landlord negligence or housing disrepair. Landlord negligence can take many forms, from neglecting to maintain gas, electric, and water systems to housing disrepair, which involves ignoring unsafe property damage and issues.
It’s important to remember that landlords are responsible for maintaining the structure and exterior of any property they rent to tenants. If they have failed to uphold their legal duty, it will be hard to dispute their liability.
With this in mind, it’s also important to notify your landlord as soon as possible of any hazards they are responsible for managing to prevent tenant injuries from occurring.
You may not be eligible to claim compensation if the hazard was hidden or unknown to you and the landlord or if the injury resulted from your negligence (for example, ignoring a hazard sign).
How much could I claim?
How to sue and make a compensation claim against a landlord
You may be eligible to claim compensation if you’ve suffered any kind of personal injury in a rented property due to your landlord’s negligence. This is the case whether you live in the landlord’s property or have since moved out. As long as you make your personal injury or housing disrepair claim within three years of the injury, your claim will be eligible for compensation.
With 15 years of experience, our specialist landlord injury solicitors can guide you through every step of the process:
- Initial consultation: Start the landlord negligence claims process by filling out our contact form or calling 0800 699 0079. One of our personal injury solicitors will contact you to arrange a no-obligation consultation.
This is where we will discuss your case, your injuries, and their severity. We can then tell you whether you have an eligible claim. - Gathering evidence: If you have an eligible claim, we will ask you to go through any evidence you have to prove that the injury was not your fault and was caused by landlord negligence or housing disrepair.
We will assess your evidence and decide whether it is strong enough to determine liability. If you have a case but not enough evidence, we can help you gather more. This may include getting a third-party medical specialist to submit a report of your injuries and their causes.
- Establishing liability: Once we have all the evidence in hand, we will finalise your tenant injury compensation amount based on any physical, emotional, and financial losses you have endured due to your landlord.
- Filing the claim: When you’re happy with the proposed compensation amount, we can go forward with filing your claim, as well as handling any legalities, paperwork, or negotiations on your behalf.
- Representing in court: In most cases, landlord negligence and personal injury claims are settled outside of court — especially if we put forward the strongest evidence possible. However, if the landlord disputes liability, the case may be taken to court, where we will represent you.
Why choose Tylers Solicitors to represent my landlord injury compensation claim?
Our specialists can help you make a no-win, no-fee compensation claim against your current or previous landlord for any injury that wasn’t your fault.
We will deliver a complete range of personal injury services to help you get the landlord compensation you’re entitled to so you can move on from your injury.
For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today via our online contact form or call 0800 699 0079 and we will be happy to help.
Landlord injury compensation claims amounts
As with any kind of personal injury, the compensation you’re entitled to depends on the severity of your injuries. The more serious and long-term your landlord negligence injury is, the more compensation you could be entitled to claim.
To find out how much compensation you could be entitled to, use our simple online landlord injury compensation calculator today. The amounts listed are estimates based on the latest edition of The Judicial College Guidelines. However, we recommend speaking with one of our lawyers for an accurate estimate based on the details of your injury.
Need more information? Don’t worry, one of our professional claims solicitors will advise you along the way
Contact us on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form to start your claim today!
Compensation for slips, trips, and falls
Slips, trips, and falls can cause soft tissue injuries like muscle damage as well as serious injuries like fractures, mobility issues, and chronic pain.
You could be eligible for compensation ranging from £2,990 to £85,100.
Compensation for chemical and gas injuries
From toxic fume inhalation to permanent lung damage, chemical exposure can cause a variety of severe, long-term illnesses.
You could be eligible for compensation ranging from £6,500 to £183,190.
Compensation for burns and scalds
Faulty heating systems or exposed electrical wires can cause burns and scalds. This can also be due to faulty fire alarms or extinguishers that your landlord is responsible for maintaining.
You could be eligible for compensation ranging from £2,080 to £127,930+.
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Tenant injury claims FAQs
Can I sue my landlord?
Yes, you can sue your landlord by starting a compensation claim against them. It’s important to remember that you will only receive compensation if your evidence shows that they were liable for your injury.
Can you sue a property management company for negligence?
Yes, if your property is entirely managed by a third-party property management company and not your landlord, you could sue them if their negligence caused your injury.
Can I claim against a landlord if I don’t live there?
You may be able to claim against a landlord if you were injured while visiting a property under the Occupiers’ Liability Act of 1957. The same goes for if you are a neighbour of the offending property. You may also be able to make a claim if you were a former tenant of the property where the injury was caused, provided that it happened within the last three years.
How long do I have to claim for landlord negligence?
You have three years from the date of your tenant injury (or from when you were aware of it) to make a claim against a landlord. However, we recommend starting the landlord injury compensation claims process as soon as possible following the injury to ensure evidence and accounts remain fresh.
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For any Personal Injury Claims, call Tylers Solicitors today, a leading UK provider of no-win, no-fee legal services. Our experienced team will work with you to get the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to, following any kind of injury that isn’t your fault!