A roof over their heads
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0150) 15 December 2001, 82-83(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Examines the issues facing hoteliers looking to use their premises for the housing of homeless people or asylum seekers. Outlines the various uses of hostels, hotels, houses in multiple occupation and residential uses as defined by the Town and Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987 and highlights temporary sleeping accommodation under the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973. Discusses recent case law in which local authorities have served enforcement notices to prevent hotel owners from using their premises to house homeless people, and identifies the key principles arising from these cases to help hoteliers avoid legal problems. Also considers how change of use may affect hotel valuation.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS041 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 116404-1001 |
Examines the issues facing hoteliers looking to use their premises for the housing of homeless people or asylum seekers. Outlines the various uses of hostels, hotels, houses in multiple occupation and residential uses as defined by the Town and Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987 and highlights temporary sleeping accommodation under the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1973. Discusses recent case law in which local authorities have served enforcement notices to prevent hotel owners from using their premises to house homeless people, and identifies the key principles arising from these cases to help hoteliers avoid legal problems. Also considers how change of use may affect hotel valuation.