The WLR Daily case summaries
[2018] WLR(D) 506
Court of Appeal
Lomax v Gosport Borough Council (Equality and Human Rights Commission intervening)
[2018] EWCA Civ 1846
2018 July 25; Aug 1
Lewison, David Richards, Coulson LJJ
Local government— Homeless person— Accommodation available for occupation— Applicant with severe disability living in adapted bungalow in isolated location— Applicant no longer having help from partner as carer— Whether reasonable for applicant to continue to occupy current accommodation— Factors to consider—
Housing Act 1996 (c 52), ss 175, 177
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Equality Act 2010 (c 15), ss 6, 9, 149