Landlord Dispute Legal Guidance

Summary

In England, landlords typically cannot add unrelated court-ordered costs to rent arrears. You may consider contacting the Housing Ombudsman for guidance. Legal advice from a solicitor might also be beneficial.

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I took my landlord to court in * due to repairs on the property and harassment. My landlord is a huge housing association with powerful influence on the local community, including the courts. They are friends with some judges and court staff. The judges discarded all my relevant evidence in relation to my court claim and ruled in favour of my landlord ordered me to pay my landlord *,* in summary access costs. I appeal against that judgment order unrelated to rent and the appeal is under review. Last week, when I went to check my rent account, I noticed that the landlord added that judgment order costs to my rent account and falsely claimed rent arrears. I have evidence that I don't own my landlord any rent arrears. I have evidence of rent statements and bank details. Is that action against me by my landlord is legal under English law?
It seems like a complex situation. In England, landlords typically cannot add unrelated costs, like court-ordered costs, to rent arrears.
- You may consider contacting the Housing Ombudsman for guidance.
- Legal advice from a solicitor might also be beneficial.
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