O’Toole v Knowlsey Metropolitan Borough Council: CA 21 May 1999

Where there was expert evidence about the condition of premises, but no evidence directly suggesting a threat to the health of the tenant, the magistrates could nonetheless find that the premises were in a condition prejudicial to health, and should follow the evidence available.

Citations:

Times 21-May-1999, Gazette 03-Jun-1999

Statutes:

Environmental Protection Act 1990 79(1)(a)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Housing, Nuisance

Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.84488