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Anne Marie Taylor

Anne Marie Taylor, CIHM The Housing Inspector Anne Marie began her career as Operations Manager at Erinaceous Insurance, where she developed strong leadership, customer service, and relationship management skills. She thrives in both team environments and independent roles, bringing camaraderie, professionalism, and clear communication to every setting. In 2002, Anne Marie and the company underwriter from Erinaceous co-founded Digital Inventory, a business focused on delivering high-quality property reporting services. Since then, she has expanded her expertise and now operates as …

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Rethink

I believe the path forward lies in building stronger, solutions-focused partnerships between local authorities, tenants, and landlords.

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Housing

Disrepair Report

Property Disrepair Property disrepair refers to the state of a building or premises that is in need of maintenance or repair. It can encompass various issues such as structural defects, dampness, infestations, or malfunctioning utilities.

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Agent Responsible Disrepair

Agent Responsible Repair When dealing with an agent responsible for disrepair, it’s crucial to address the situation promptly. Clearly communicate your concerns to the agent in writing, documenting any previous communications and providing evidence of the disrepair. If the agent fails to take appropriate action, you may need to seek legal advice to enforce your rights. Always keep records of all interactions and relevant documentation for potential future reference. Agent Responsible Repair – REDACTED CASE SUMMARY TENANT RECEIVED COMPENSATION 1st …

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Landlord Responsible Disrepair

Landlord Responsible Disrepair If you’re dealing with disrepair in a rented property, it’s crucial to understand what your landlord is legally obligated to fix. Landlords must maintain the property in a safe and habitable condition. This includes repairing structural damage, ensuring essential utilities function properly, and addressing any issues that could pose a health or safety risk. Most laws across the UK require landlords to carry out necessary repairs promptly. These responsibilities aren’t optional — if a problem affects your …

Disrepair General Housing Rental Repairs

Get repairs

Learn your rights and find out how to get your landlord or letting agent to get repairs and fix issues like broken boilers or leaks

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Disrepair Emergency General Housing Rental Repairs

Private Renting Guide

You have certain rights and responsibilities if you’re a tenant and private renting property in the UK.

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Housing Disrepair

disrepair Property disrepair refers to the state of a building or premises that is in need of maintenance or repair. It can encompass various issues such as structural defects, dampness, infestations, or malfunctioning utilities. If you are encountering property disrepair as a tenant, it is essential to document the issues and communicate them to the landlord or property management in writing. Seeking legal advice or contacting local housing authorities may also be necessary if the issue is not addressed in …

Disrepair Emergency General Housing Rental Repairs

What to do in an emergency

What to do in an Emergency In the event of an emergency please note the following Emergency and Repair Contact number / 07879 471035 Non-Emergency notification: preferred by email Please email your concern, together with pictures, if you are able, to annemarie@thehousinginspector.com If you are unable to email you can text them or if you prefer whatsapp, free of charge, to 07879 471035. It is imperative that you first introduce yourself and the address of your property to which the …