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Single joint tenant protected

Language: English Series: Times ; 4 March 1993, 38(1)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: In "Hounslow LBC v Pilling" CA 22 February 1993, a letter to H as landlord by one of two joint tenants seeking unilaterally to determine a secure tenancy did not entitle H to a possession order against the other joint tenant who was also entitled to protection under Protection from Eviction Act 1977 s5(1). Monk decision considered. Appeal by defendant allowed.

In "Hounslow LBC v Pilling" CA 22 February 1993, a letter to H as landlord by one of two joint tenants seeking unilaterally to determine a secure tenancy did not entitle H to a possession order against the other joint tenant who was also entitled to protection under Protection from Eviction Act 1977 s5(1). Monk decision considered. Appeal by defendant allowed.