Housing Disrepair Correspondent
James writes about housing disrepair, repairs rights, damp and mould, and the new Awaab's Law standards. A former community advice worker based in the North West, he has helped tenants pursue hundreds of Section 11 repair cases and disrepair claims against private landlords and local authorities. James focuses on the evidence tenants need and the enforcement routes that actually work.
Articles by James Okafor
- The 20 housing associations with the most severe maladministration findings (2026)
- My tenants fitted a smart meter without my permission - can i get it changed back?
- Private Rented Sector Ombudsman Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025
- Awaab's Law in Private Rentals Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025
- Decent Homes Standard Extended to Private Rentals Under RRA 2025
- DIY Asbestos Test Kit | Test your property for asbestos
- Can letting agents demand repairs and cleanup for damage visible in the inventory ?
- Quarter of a million tenants withhold rent as punishment for taking too long to make urgent repairs - but are they breaking the law?
- Nightmare’ of life in flat with mould on the walls
- Get Repairs to Heating and Hot water Units
- 'We were left with no heating for three months as our landlord refused to replace a broken boiler': The rules of survival for Generation Rent
- Asbestos in your home - Help & Advice
- UK’s leading mould expert talks to Asktenants.co.uk
- What Is a 'Reasonable' Repair Request?
- Lettings agents and landlords warned about the cost of damp and mould in rental properties
- Who is responsible for social housing repairs?
- How to Request Repairs From Your Landlord
- What to do guide if your landlord refuses to do repairs
- “I’ve got no heating or hot water – help!”
- My ceiling collapsed, does my landlord have to repair my own property ?
- Damp and condensation
- Electrical Safety, Wiring and Appliances
- Repair Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants
- Structure and Exterior - Repair of Rented Properties
- Heating and Hot Water - Repair of Rented Properties
- Contacting the environmental health department
- What Are My Rights When My Property Is Infested With Pests?