On any Saturday or Sunday morning, you only have to walk down the street to see football in action – kids in their kits, parents cheering from the sidelines, and grassroots matches taking place in local parks.
In Clayton, many people are lifelong Manchester City supporters, with the Etihad Stadium just a short drive away. Others proudly support Manchester United, showing just how divided – but equally passionate – football fans are across Greater Manchester.
Local Football in Clayton
Clayton has a proud grassroots football scene, with teams where children and adults can train and compete every week. Clubs like Clayton Villa FC have been part of the community for years, giving young people something positive to focus on, helping them stay active, and building lifelong friendships.
Housing Disrepair Issues Affecting Football Families
While football brings people together in Clayton, we regularly speak to tenants who are struggling with serious housing disrepair issues at home. Some even feel too embarrassed to invite teammates over after matches because of problems such as:
- Mould housing disrepair claims – black mould spreading across bedroom walls
- Leaking roof housing disrepair – damp ceilings and water dripping onto furniture
- Structural damage housing disrepair – cracked walls, damaged floors, or dangerously sagging ceilings
- Condensation damage claims – especially in older Manchester council flats and terraces
Your Landlord’s Responsibility
No matter whether you rent from the council, a housing association, or a private landlord, they have a legal duty to keep your home safe, warm, and free from disrepair.
If your landlord ignores your complaints, you can:
- Make a housing disrepair claim to get the repairs done properly
- Use no win, no fee housing disrepair solicitors so you don’t pay upfront
- Sue the council for housing disrepair if you rent from them and they still refuse to act
Compensation for Disrepair
If disrepair has affected your health, caused you stress, or damaged your belongings, you may be entitled to compensation.
A housing disrepair compensation calculator can give you an estimate of what your claim might be worth, depending on how severe the issues are and how long they’ve been ongoing.
Supporting Clayton’s Football Community
Football is a way of life in Clayton. Whether you’re playing on Sunday morning or watching City or United on the weekend, your home should be a place where you feel safe and comfortable afterwards.
Contact Disrepair Support Today
If you’re dealing with damp, mould, leaks, or structural problems, we can help you make a housing disrepair claim.
📞 Call: 0161 710 3295
📧 Email: [email protected]