Vaughan v MLS Properties Ltd (2013)
Edmonton County Court
The tenant rented a two bedroom first floor flat in a block in June 2009 for £975 per month. From November 2009 there were various defects at the property including; uneven floorboards with exposed nails and an unsafe fire escape from the start of the tenancy, defective gas central heating, dampness and water penetration in most rooms, exacerbating condensation and mould, defective plaster and problems with the electric installation.
Following works carried out by the landlord’s contractors the property had defective double glazed windows in one bedroom and the living room, and defective tiling in the bathroom and WC.
From September 2012, building works and scaffolding for the erection of a new storey immediately above the property resulted in
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