Damp homes and human rights
Series: Inside Housing ; 1 February 2002, 1(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: In two recent judgments CA has confirmed that living in a damp flat, or being evicted for anti-social behaviour, does not infringe tenants' human rights. Judges dismissed appeals brought against Leeds and Sandwell councils, confirming that Human Rights Act 1998 does not compel councils to improve conditions in damp flats caused by a defect in design. For copies of "Sheffield CC v Emma Smart" and "Central Sunderland Housing Company Ltd v Janette Wilson'"see: http://www.courtservice.gov.uk/judgments/judg_home.htm| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3805-20 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 116638-1001 |
In two recent judgments CA has confirmed that living in a damp flat, or being evicted for anti-social behaviour, does not infringe tenants' human rights. Judges dismissed appeals brought against Leeds and Sandwell councils, confirming that Human Rights Act 1998 does not compel councils to improve conditions in damp flats caused by a defect in design. For copies of "Sheffield CC v Emma Smart" and "Central Sunderland Housing Company Ltd v Janette Wilson'"see: http://www.courtservice.gov.uk/judgments/judg_home.htm