Everyone has a right to live in a well-kept property, but unfortunately home owners fail to take responsibility. Every rental property on the market owned by either a housing association, council, or a private landlord must meet certain standards that ensure they are safe and suitable for tenants to live in. As a tenant living in a rented apartment, your landlord is under obligation by law to ensure the accommodation is safe and hazard-free. It can be devastating when your landlord is aware of your suffering but never responds to your complaint which can lead to claiming for disrepair.