Housing disrepair claims refer to legal actions taken by tenants or residents against their landlords or housing providers due to the poor condition of their rented accommodation. When a property is in a state of disrepair, it can have negative effects on the health, safety, and overall well-being of the occupants.

To initiate a housing disrepair claim, tenants typically need to demonstrate that the landlord or housing provider has failed to meet their legal obligations to maintain the property in a habitable condition. These obligations may arise from the terms of the tenancy agreement, local housing laws, or regulations.