Expert Chambers for Tenants, Landlords & Local Authorities

At 8PP, we are regularly instructed on housing disrepair claims on behalf of tenants, social landlords, and local authorities. We act for claimants and defendants across England and Wales, offering strategic advice, advocacy, and procedural clarity at every stage.

What are housing disrepair claims?

Housing disrepair claims refers to a landlord’s failure to maintain rented property in good repair, as required under both statute and common law.
Key legislation includes the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Defective Premises Act 1972, which impose duties on landlords to ensure properties are safe, healthy, and fit for occupation. This area of law intersects with health and safety regulations, the tenancy relationship, funding arrangements, and wider public policy considerations.

Housing law is continually evolving. 8PP strives to keep you informed about major legislative changes that shape housing disrepair claims, tenant rights, and landlord obligations.