How long after reporting the problem do I have to make a housing disrepair claim?

You can file a housing disrepair claim while you are still living in the property, ie. while the tenancy agreement is still valid, but you can also file a claim after the tenancy agreement has ended and you have moved out of the property. However, you have a maximum of six years to make the claim, from the date that you first reported it. And if you suffered a personal injury as a result of the reported problem not being resolved, then you have a maximum of three years to file a personal injury claim. In such cases where significant time has elapsed, of course it is very important that you have recorded all dates and details and have photographic evidence of the original problem relating to what you are claiming for, and its consequences.