Expert witnesses: environmental health officers
EHO evidence is central to statutory nuisance proceedings under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. If you are a qualified environmental health practitioner with housing conditions experience, find out how to work with us.
Why EHO evidence matters in our cases
Section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 lets a tenant bring proceedings in the magistrates' court where premises are in such a state as to be prejudicial to health or a nuisance. Those proceedings stand or fall on expert evidence: the court needs an independent assessment of whether the condition of the property meets the statutory test, what is causing it, and what works would abate it.
That assessment is the work of an environmental health practitioner. In our section 82 matters, the EHO's inspection report establishes whether a statutory nuisance exists, links the conditions to the risk to the occupants' health, and specifies the schedule of works the court can order. The report is relied on in court, so it must be independent, rigorous, and delivered on time.
EPA section 82 is an area of regular practice for the firm, alongside civil disrepair claims where EHO evidence can also assist on HHSRS hazards. We instruct on matters across England, with a concentration of work in the North West.
What we look for in panel EHOs
Join our EHO panel
Send a summary of your qualifications, experience, coverage area and a sample report (anonymised) to partnerships@antonyhodari.co.uk, with “EHO panel application” in the subject line.