The defendant was a Rent Act tenant. She was the last remaining tenant in a block of twenty flats which the landlord wished to redevelop. She said that the alternative accommodation offered was unsuitable. She had not co-operated with the claimant is assessing her medical condition. She now said that the order debarring her from defending the claim was unlawful.
Held: It was clear that the judge had considered the relevant factors when making his decision. The tenant’s appeal failed.
Judges:
Chadwick LJ, May LJ, Hughes LJ
Citations:
[2007] EWCA Civ 666
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Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Tendler v Sproule CA 1947
The tenant appealed against a decision on whether alternatve accommodation offered by the landlord was adequate saying that the judge had not expressly found it to be reasonable.
Held: Morton LJ said that when a judge gives a decision giving . .
Cited – Abrahams v Wilson CA 1971
The tenant had allowed his premises to be used for the supply of Class B drugs over many months. Possession was sought under the provision of the Rent Act 1968.
Held: His appeal against a possession order succeeded.
Widgery LJ said: . .
Cited – McIntyre v ANR and Hardcastle 1948
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Landlord and Tenant
Updated: 09 November 2022; Ref: scu.254536