A common case to defend
Series: Roof ; May/June 2002, 37(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Outlines defensive action which can be taken when delays to housing benefit claims cause tenants to be taken to court for rent arrears. Arguments used could include summonsing housing benefit department as witness, or judge adjourning while housing benefit questions are resolved, as in "Hoffman v Cuerto-Corondo & Filipe". Alternative strategy offered is to apply for adjournment and then apply for a judicial review to compel local authority to deal with housing benefit claim properly. Concludes complex legalities could be avoided if local authorities administered housing benefit efficiently.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS65415 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 117881-1001 |
Outlines defensive action which can be taken when delays to housing benefit claims cause tenants to be taken to court for rent arrears. Arguments used could include summonsing housing benefit department as witness, or judge adjourning while housing benefit questions are resolved, as in "Hoffman v Cuerto-Corondo & Filipe". Alternative strategy offered is to apply for adjournment and then apply for a judicial review to compel local authority to deal with housing benefit claim properly. Concludes complex legalities could be avoided if local authorities administered housing benefit efficiently.