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Brother succeeds in securing tenancy

Language: English Series: Chartered Surveyor Weekly ; 40(3) 16 July 1992, 51(1)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: In "Waltham Forest LBC v Thomas", HL 18 June 1992, it was held that in order to qualify for succession to a secure tenancy under Housing Act 1985 s87 a successor must have resided with the deceased tenant during the 11 months prior to the tenant`s death. There was no requirement that that whole period of residence be in the house to which succession is claimed.

In "Waltham Forest LBC v Thomas", HL 18 June 1992, it was held that in order to qualify for succession to a secure tenancy under Housing Act 1985 s87 a successor must have resided with the deceased tenant during the 11 months prior to the tenant`s death. There was no requirement that that whole period of residence be in the house to which succession is claimed.