17 May 2026Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: the section 9A tenant claim walkthrough (2026)
Section 9A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 implies a fitness covenant into every short tenancy in England. It is broader than the repair obligation, requires no notice, and turns 29 housing hazards into a private right of action. Here is the plain-English walkthrough for tenants — pre-action letter, evidence, court route, remedies.
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