Section 82

Section 82 Environmental Protection Act 1990 – Housing Disrepair Claims

If you are experiencing conditions in your home that impact your wellbeing, you may be able to bring a Section 82 application. These applications are handled exclusively by our specialist team.

Take action against unsafe living conditions

If you're suffering due to damp, mould, leaks, infestations, or other housing disrepair problems that your landlord refuses to fix, you may be entitled to take legal action under Section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

At Highwood Solicitors, we have extensive experience supporting tenants to bring legal action against landlords who fail to provide safe and habitable housing. We help tenants bring criminal proceedings in the Magistrate Court against their landlords under Section 82, holding them accountable for statutory nuisances that harm your health or wellbeing.

We are committed to helping tenants fight for healthier homes.

What is Section 82?

Section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows tenants to bring criminal proceedings against their landlords if their property is deemed a statutory nuisance, meaning it is either injurious to health or unfit for habitation.

This route is especially useful where:

• The disrepair has not been resolved despite complaints
• The landlord is a local authority
• The issue poses a direct risk to health

Common housing disrepair issues covered under S82:

• Damp or mould in the property
• Rodent or insect infestation
• Leaking roofs or walls or windows
• Problems with drains or sewage
• Broken boiler or heating not working
• Faulty electrics within the property
• Housing conditions negatively affecting your health

How we can help:

We represent tenants. If you are suffering from serious disrepair that constitutes a statutory nuisance, we can:

• Assess your case
• Arrange an inspection of your property
• Serve 21 days' notice on your landlord
• Commence proceedings in the Magistrates' Court
• Offer a Conditional Fee Agreement (No Win – No Fee)

We do not act in claims against private landlords, nor do we assist with compensation claims or rehousing.

Start your Section 82 Housing disrepair claim.
Your health matters. Do not tolerate unsafe housing conditions any longer. We offer clear legal advice, expert representation, and a dedicated team that understands the stress of living in uninhabitable housing.

Contact us on:
Telephone: 01206 237456
Email: info@highwoodsolicitors.co.uk