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Question Title: Civil liability
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| I heard of a case recently when a landlord had to pay enormous damages when a landlord changed the locks and put a tenant's possessions out on the street. Is this true?
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| Sections 27 & 28 Housing Act 1988 provide for statutory damages which are often substantial. Recent cases show damages in excess of £10,000. Courts do award punitive damages in such cases.
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Letting Handbook |
Chapter 13 |
letting-handbook-and-factsheets.html
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