been without heating and hot water for a week

[kidsdontsleep]

Hi all, my boiler was leaking carbon monoxide last week and they have disconnected it, i have 3 children aged 6 4 and 2 years, the landlord has still not put a new boiler in. He is looking for the cheapest one.

What are my rights for this, can I refuse to give him rent for the days that ive stayed without heating and hot water? so far it is 7 days,

Thanks

Check out the "shelter" website - there is information on the procedure for witholding rent in leiu of payment of repairs if your LL is being too slow. Before going down this route though, I would see CAB as if you dont follow the proper procedures he can evict you.

Unfortunately, I dont think you are entitled to withold rent just for the days you havent had heating and hot water.

I've been ringing CAB but getting no answer, im getting really fed up now and kids havent been able to have a proper bath/shower.