The justices had concluded that the layout itself of premises was so unhygienic as to be ‘in a state prejudicial to health.’ The small toilets without a wash basin and next to the kitchen created a risk of cross-infection, and were a statutory nuisance.
Citations:
Times 08-Jan-1999
Statutes:
Environmental Protection Act 1990 79
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Appeal from – Birmingham City Council v Oakley HL 29-Nov-2000
When considering if premises fell within the section, and were ‘in such a state as to be prejudicial to health’, the court must consider some feature of the premises which was in itself prejudicial. An arrangement of rooms which was unsatisfactory . .
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Consumer, Nuisance, Housing
Updated: 26 November 2022; Ref: scu.84406