Wandsworth LBC v Griffin and another
Series: Estates Gazette Law Reports ; [2000] 26 EG 147-155(9)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: LT 27 March 2000. The appellant council W owned a block of flats forming part of an estate. The roofs and windows fell into disrepair. W replaced the flat roofs with pitched roofs and replaced the metal framed windows with uPVC double-glazed units. W relied on cost-in calculations that suggested the works offered better value for money over the life of the buildings. Two-thirds of the flats were held under the right-to-buy provisions of the Housing Act 1985. The long leases meant the tenants were liable to a service charge in respect of repairs to windows and roofs. On application by G the tribunal decided that the decision to carry out the works was unreasonable. The council appealed. 'Held' the appeal was allowed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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LT 27 March 2000. The appellant council W owned a block of flats forming part of an estate. The roofs and windows fell into disrepair. W replaced the flat roofs with pitched roofs and replaced the metal framed windows with uPVC double-glazed units. W relied on cost-in calculations that suggested the works offered better value for money over the life of the buildings. Two-thirds of the flats were held under the right-to-buy provisions of the Housing Act 1985. The long leases meant the tenants were liable to a service charge in respect of repairs to windows and roofs. On application by G the tribunal decided that the decision to carry out the works was unreasonable. The council appealed. 'Held' the appeal was allowed.