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Disability Discrimination
A disability discrimination assessment determines if a housing provider has failed to meet legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010. This report evaluates whether a tenant has been subjected to less favourable treatment or if a landlord has failed to implement necessary reasonable adjustments for a disabled occupant.
Overview
When this report is required
- Equality Act 2010 litigation involving claims of direct or indirect discrimination by social or private landlords
- Reasonable adjustment disputes where a tenant requires physical or policy modifications to access housing services
- Defending eviction proceedings where the tenant’s disability is a central factor in the breach of tenancy
- Suitability of accommodation challenges regarding the impact of property features on a specific physical or mental impairment
What the expert assesses
- Definition of disability under Section 6
- Substantial disadvantage in property access
- Reasonableness of proposed physical adaptations
- Impact of housing policies on mental health
- Causation between disability and tenancy breaches
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Clinic, Home Visit, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | County Court, First-tier Tribunal |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Urgent Instructions
Specialist expertise
Occupational Therapists
Psychiatrists
Housing Policy Experts
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.