Housing cases
Housing cases encompass a range of legal issues – from possession proceedings and injunctions to claims about the impact of disrepair on health. Poor living conditions can lead to respiratory problems, allergies and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and stress. MLUK’s expert witnesses provide impartial medical and psychological evidence that meets court standards, helping judges and tribunals understand the impact of poor housing and guiding fair outcomes.
We adhere to legal aid rates, and provide competitive rates for private paying clients.
What we offer
We provide a comprehensive suite of expert witness services for housing cases. Our team includes psychiatrists and psychologists who assess the role of psychological and psychiatric conditions on individual behaviour relevant to housing matters, offering clear, evidence-based reports for courts, tribunals, and legal proceedings. Our services include:
Psychiatric assessments
Assessing the presence of any mental disorder and its role in contributing to behaviours of concern in housing cases. We provide opinions on whether individuals meet criteria for disability under the Equality Act 2010, their capacity to comply with housing conditions, and make recommendations around treatment and support.
Psychological evaluations
Assessing the emotional impact of poor living conditions, including anxiety, depression and stress.
Possession and injunction proceedings
Preparing expert witness reports to support or challenge possession and injunction applications.
Capacity and litigation reports
Assessing mental capacity where housing cases involve vulnerable adults or complex decision making. We also provide litigation capacity reports where a party’s ability to participate in proceedings is in question.
Expert witness reports
Producing clear, comprehensive reports that support legal claims and advise on necessary interventions. We ensure that reports adhere to court standards and can withstand scrutiny.
Court attendance
Providing oral evidence at hearings if required.
Why choose MLUK?
Capacity to support on diverse housing cases
Our experts can assist in possession proceedings, injunctions, disrepair claims and cases where mental capacity is at issue. We understand the procedural requirements of housing courts and tribunals and ensure our reports are admissible.
Integrated expertise
We combine medical and psychological expertise to provide a holistic view of how housing affects health.
Objective analysis
Our reports are impartial and based on evidence.
Qualified experts
Our reports are written by qualified psychiatrists and psychologists capable of providing independent, robust opinions.
Support for claimants
We treat residents with empathy and respect, understanding the distress caused by poor living conditions.
Clear recommendations
We advise on interventions that can remedy health problems, improve well‑being and guide rehousing or repairs.
Get in touch
For housing cases reports, email housing@ml-uk.co.uk or call 0800 689 0846.