Camden LBC v Person Unknown [1987]

Camden LBC brought possession proceedings against a lady who was trespassing on their property. The lady admitted that she was in occupation of premises without a permission, but argued that she was on the council’s waiting list for accommodation and had no other place to live. The judge made a possession order, but directed that it should not be enforced until the council offered the lady alternative accommodation. Camden LBC appealed.

On appeal:
HELD: The appeal was allowed, as the judge had not had jurisdiction to make the order he made. The lawful owner of property is entitled to an immediate order for possession.

Citation: Camden LBC v Person Unknown [1987] 3 CL 133c