The claimant was housed in temporary accommodation pending the determination of their homelessness claims. The claimant’s wife suffered mental illness, and they wished to reject an offer of accommodation. The authority sought to argue that the accommodation already provided satisfied their duties to provide permanent housing. It was held that the authority had through its letters created a legitimate expectation that further accommodation would be offered which would be more appropriate, even if the initial offer was rejected.
[1997] EWHC Admin 806
Housing Act 1985 65(2)
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v London Borough of Newham ex parte Ayse Hassan Admn 17-Jul-1997
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Housing
Updated: 03 January 2022; Ref: scu.137751