How to take your landlord to court for repairs

You need evidence for the court. This could include:

• photos of the disrepair, damage or bad conditions

• letters and emails to and from your landlord

• receipts for things you had to fix or replace

• quotes for the work needed

• medical reports and letters

You have to show that you told your landlord about the problem, or that they knew about it.

Environmental health reports

If the council's environmental health team has inspected, you can use their report.

Find out how to get an environmental health inspection if you rent privately.

Expert reports

An expert can confirm what is causing the problems and what the landlord needs to do to fix it.

Experts could include:

• damp experts

• building surveyors

• plumbers or builders

Show how repair problems affect your health

Your doctor or another medical specialist could write a letter about how bad conditions in your home affect you or your family.

For example, if you have breathing problems because of damp and mould.