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.

Key legal developments

Here we aim to keep you up to date with major legislative changes affecting housing disrepair claims and tenant rights:

• A key win for clarity in track allocation of housing disrepair claims – Matthews vs Nottingham City council
• Birmingham v Lee – Extended and tenant claimants protected 
• The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023: What it means for landlords and tenants
• The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act: Six years on – is it working?

Recent 8PP case highlights

Here we explore key cases where 8PP have secured important outcomes in housing disrepair claims:

• Housing disrepair claims: Legal victory secures justice for tenants
• Allocation problems in Bristol? A major win for housing disrepair litigation
• Influential housing disrepair case: Holding landlords accountable
• Stenio Aladim wins tenant £8,500 & Order for Repairs vs. Birmingham CC

Emerging issues

Here you can understand the latest trends and challenges shaping housing disrepair law: 

• The rising tide of housing disrepair claims: What landlords and tenants need to know
• Mould, Damp, and Disrepair: The legal fallout from the Awaab Ishak tragedy

Practical guidance

Here we aim to provide answers to common questions about bringing or defending a housing disrepair claim:

• Housing Disrepair Claims – FAQ

All of 8PP’s Members specialise in Housing disrepair Claims – please click here for their profiles.

Instructing Us: Please contact: clerks@8pp.co.uk who will be happy to discuss availability, fees or assist with urgent instructions or call 0151 245 9292