Archive for June 2008
X v Hounslow
I have now got hold of the judgment in X v Hounslow [2008] All ER 337 (May) (thanks to assorted helpful sprites). [Edit 23/06/08 - now up on Bailii]. Previous posts on this one are here and here – this was the case that apparently instituted a potential duty of care for local authorities to [...]
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Unilateral tenancy variation
Governors of the Peabody Trust v Reeve (Times report)
Registered Social landlords cannot vary tenancy agreements unilaterally, save for rent changes. Any other variation of terms requires consent of both parties in writing.
Unlike local authorities, registered social landlords such as the Peabody Trust ceased to enjoy the ability to vary tenancy agreements in accordance with section [...]
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Illegal Eviction and Disrepair damages
There were a couple of cases mentioned in the June issue Legal Action that are worth a consideration when looking at quantum in illegal eviction cases, and also to some extent in disrepair cases. Legal Action has the full details, but in brief…
Addison v Croft Preston County Court April 2008
Assured Shorthold tenant. Landlady turned up [...]
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