Landlord`s agent not liable
Language: English Series: Times ; 19 April 1995, 38(1)Publication details: 1995Subject(s): Summary: In "Sampson and another v Wilson and others", CA 22 March 1995, it was held that Housing Act 1988 s27-28 imposed liability on the landlord alone to pay damages to a tenant unlawfully deprived of his occupation of premises by the harassment of the landlord or person acting on his behalf. Accordingly, no claim for damages could lie against the landlord`s agent as a joint tortfeasor.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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In "Sampson and another v Wilson and others", CA 22 March 1995, it was held that Housing Act 1988 s27-28 imposed liability on the landlord alone to pay damages to a tenant unlawfully deprived of his occupation of premises by the harassment of the landlord or person acting on his behalf. Accordingly, no claim for damages could lie against the landlord`s agent as a joint tortfeasor.