Khan v Islington LBC
Khan v Islington LBC
- 2001
- Rating and Valuation Reporter [2001] RVR 62-65 (4) .
CA 10 June 1999. Claimant tenant (H) occupied premises in North London. Defendant (I) sought to obtain funding to demolish and redevelop properties on the estate. H disputed the fact that alternative accommodation was available. CC made an order for possession and H accepted the accommodation. H was entitled to a house loss repayment. In November 1997 I deducted £77.64 arrears of rent from the home loss payment and H sought a declaration that I was not entitled to make any deduction. CC refused declaration and H appealed. Held, I was entitled to set off rent arrears against the tenant's entitlement to a home loss payment under the Land Compensation Act 1973.
KHAN V ISLINGTON LBC
COMPENSATION
HOME LOSS PAYMENT
DEDUCTION
SET OFF
LAND COMPENSATION ACT 1973
CA 10 June 1999. Claimant tenant (H) occupied premises in North London. Defendant (I) sought to obtain funding to demolish and redevelop properties on the estate. H disputed the fact that alternative accommodation was available. CC made an order for possession and H accepted the accommodation. H was entitled to a house loss repayment. In November 1997 I deducted £77.64 arrears of rent from the home loss payment and H sought a declaration that I was not entitled to make any deduction. CC refused declaration and H appealed. Held, I was entitled to set off rent arrears against the tenant's entitlement to a home loss payment under the Land Compensation Act 1973.
KHAN V ISLINGTON LBC
COMPENSATION
HOME LOSS PAYMENT
DEDUCTION
SET OFF
LAND COMPENSATION ACT 1973