Housing Discrimination Leaflet Liverpool 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Are there time limits for making a claim in the county court? A: Yes there are strict time limits and a claim must be brought within 6 months less one day of the act you’re complaining about. The court can allow a claim outside the time limits, but only if it considers it just and equitable to do so. Q: How do I calculate the time limit if the discrimination keeps happening? A: If it is a continuing act then the time only begins to run when the last act is completed. Q: Is there anything else I can do instead of making a claim? A: Yes you could complain directly to the person or organisation or look at alternatives such as mediation . Q: Do I need to tell my landlord I am going to make a claim for discrimination against them? A: Yes the court will expect you to send your landlord a letter of claim and allow your landlord to respond before you issue a claim. You might well be able to resolve the matter at this stage.

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