Croydon London Borough Council v Kalonga: QBD 2 Jun 2020

The court was asked whether the landlord could seek possession of a property granted under a five year flexible tenancy. There was no straightforward forfeiture clause. The landlord alleged rent arrears and anti-social behaviour.
Held: Without a forfeiture clause in the lease, the lease could not be determined before its expiry.

Judges:

Tipples J

Citations:

[2020] EWHC 1353 (QB), [2020] WLR(D) 319

Links:

Bailii, WLRD

Statutes:

Housing Act 1985 82

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Housing

Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.651238