"Simon Collins QC, tribunal chair, cited room size, shape and intended use to rule that two of the three rooms were incorrectly designated as bedrooms. He said councils were entitled to rely on landlords for information, but said this is not ‘determinative’. In another case, Mr Collins reportedly found a room was too small to be a bedroom because it was less than 50 square feet. Overall, four out of five appeals brought with the assistance of the Fife Law Centre were upheld. Despite the fact the legal rulings set no precedent, campaigners believe other tribunals may look at the Fife rulings for guidance. Joe Halewood, a housing consultant, said: ‘This could bolster the appeals of those currently appealing and encourage others who haven’t already done so to appeal.’! ~ IH
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 07:51:07 +0000
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