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31 March 2017
Issue: 7740 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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Housing

Dove and another v London Borough of Havering [2017] EWCA Civ 156, [2017] All ER (D) 162 (Mar)

The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal of the defendant local authority tenants against a possession order made by the County Court following a decision that neither of the defendants had been not occupying a flat as their only or principal home as required under s 81 of the Housing Act 1985. There had been a clear finding to that effect on the facts of the case.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Burgess Mee—Victoria Sterritt

Burgess Mee—Victoria Sterritt

Family law boutique expands London team with legal director hire

Ward Hadaway—Mike Gore

Ward Hadaway—Mike Gore

Firm enhances advisory capability with strategic risk specialist hire

Stewarts—Alexandra Lyons

Stewarts—Alexandra Lyons

Insurance and reinsurance specialist joins policyholder disputes practice as partner

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