Claim For No Heating

Common heating problems

• No heating during winter.
• Broken boiler.
• No hot water.
• Cold radiators.
• Heating repeatedly failing.
• Boiler replacement delays.
• Heating system leaks.

Heating failures can significantly affect living conditions, particularly for children, elderly residents and vulnerable occupants.

Evidence that may help

• Repair requests and complaint records.
• Emails and correspondence.
• Boiler fault photographs.
• Engineer reports.
• Appointment records.
• Evidence of temporary heaters.
• Records of additional heating costs.

Why repair delays matter

Where heating issues continue for extended periods despite reports to the landlord, a clear record of complaints and repair attempts can help demonstrate the history of the problem.

Missed appointments and repeated breakdowns should also be documented.

Impact on daily life

• Cold living conditions.
• Difficulty washing or bathing.
• Increased electricity costs.
• Use of temporary heaters.
• Disruption to family life.
• Concerns for vulnerable occupants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the boiler keeps breaking down?

Repeated failures may indicate that the underlying issue has not been properly resolved.

Should I keep repair records?

Yes. Repair logs, engineer reports and correspondence can provide valuable supporting evidence.

Can additional heating costs be relevant?

Records of extra costs may be useful where they resulted from prolonged heating failures.