Housing disrepair help in Hackney
East London borough with Georgian terraces, large council estates and extensive mid-rise regeneration.
Local context
Hackney has a mix of social-rented, private-rented and leasehold properties. Common disrepair enquiries from the area include damp and mould, boiler and heating failures, and communal maintenance issues. We work with renters across all tenancy types we accept.
Explore the specialist housing problem pages below for guidance on the specific issue you're dealing with.
Common housing types in Hackney
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces
- Interwar and post-war council housing
- Housing-association blocks and estates
- Private-rented flats in converted houses
- Modern new-build blocks
Housing problems we often see here
Damp & water ingress
Plumbing & sanitation
Heating, ventilation & temperature
Structure, fire & electrical safety
Pests, communal areas & access
- Rats entering through damaged drains
- Mice entering through wall or pipe gaps
- Cockroaches in communal service ducts
- Pigeons entering via damaged roof eaves
- Drain flies from leaking wastewater pipes
- Damaged communal walkways and trip risks
- Repeated communal lift breakdowns
- Broken lighting in shared stairwells
Not sure what to do next?
Tell us what has gone wrong at home. We will review the information you provide and explain the next step for your tenancy.
Request a QuoteCommon questions in Hackney
Do you work with Hackney residents?
Yes. Hackney is within our London coverage area. We work with council, housing-association and private tenants where we accept those enquiries.
Can you help me contact my local council?
Yes – we often help renters get a written report into their landlord, whether that is a council, housing association or private landlord.