The WLR Daily case summaries
[2023] WLR(D) 148
Court of Appeal
Birmingham City Council v Bravington
[2023] EWCA Civ 308
2023 March 1; 22
Moylan, Newey, Arnold LJJ
Housing— Secure tenancy— Claim for possession— Tenant entering into secure tenancy of local authority property— Tenant subsequently convicted of criminal offences— Local authority seeking to serve notice of possession on tenant— Notice handed to tenant’s partner at tenant’s address— Local authority claiming possession on grounds of anti-social behaviour as defined by statute— Whether provisions of service governing local authorities applicable— Whether notice validly served—
Housing Act 1985 (c 68), ss 83ZA, 84A
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Local Government Act 1972 (c 70), ss 231, 233