Expert Section 82 Solicitors

At GT Stewart, our expert Section 82 Solicitors advise tenants on bringing proceedings under Section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 where housing conditions amount to a statutory nuisance. This legal route allows tenants to seek enforcement action when serious defects in their home are prejudicial to health or amount to a nuisance.

We act in matters involving local authorities and registered providers of social housing. Our team provides clear, focused advice on the statutory test, notice requirements, and the court process involved in pursuing a Section 82 application.

Experienced Section 82 Lawyers 

Our experienced Section 82 Lawyers understand the procedural and evidential requirements involved in statutory nuisance proceedings. We carefully assess whether the legal threshold is met and ensure that all statutory notice requirements are properly complied with before any application is made.

We provide practical, straightforward advice throughout the process, ensuring clients understand each stage of the proceedings and what outcomes Section 82 can achieve.

Section 82

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 GT Stewart Solicitors, we have over 25 years’ 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 in Birmingham whose landlords are local authorities. If you are suffering from serious disrepair that constitutes a statutory nuisance, we can:

• Assess your case
• Arrange an inspection in 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.

We understand that Section 82 proceedings can seem complex, particularly as they involve specific statutory requirements and procedural steps. Below, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about statutory nuisance claims, including what Section 82 covers, how proceedings are started, and what you can expect from the court process.

These FAQs are intended to provide general guidance on Section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and to clarify the scope of this legal process. If you are unsure whether your situation meets the legal threshold, our specialist team can advise you on your individual circumstances.

Why choose GT Stewart?

Our Section 82 team has extensive experience advising tenants on statutory nuisance proceedings against local authorities and registered providers of social housing. We understand the technical and procedural requirements involved and provide clear advice about whether this legal route is appropriate in your circumstances.

We take a focused approach to every case, ensuring that statutory notice requirements are properly complied with and that applications are prepared thoroughly and accurately. Our aim is to help clients address serious housing conditions through the correct statutory framework, while providing straightforward guidance at every stage.