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Boiler is broken and housing association cannot repair it for three weeks and my lease prohibits me having it fixed: is there anything I can do?
I am a Housing Association tenant and as part of my tenancy agreement I am not allowed to repair any items in my house. Two weeks ago my boiler stopped working and I have no hot water or heating and they are now advising me that they will not be able to fix or change my boiler for at least another 3 weeks. I was wondering if there was anything I could do legally do to speed this up or claim back some rent?
Much depends on the reason for the delay - just being busy is no excuse. They are in breach of their obligations under the tenancy agreement and the Housing Act.
If you can get the boiler fixed privately and significantly quicker then provided you put your intentions in writing you should invite them to instruct the private contractors. If they won't then get it done yourself and send them the bill.
If you have children then you may be able to argue there are health and safety risks.
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