Court Rules In Favour Of Single Mother Declared 'Intentionally Homeless'

The supreme court has ordered a council to reconsider its decision to declare a single mother of four to be “intentionally homeless” because she was unable to afford the rent. The unanimous ruling by five justices sets a significant precedent that will expand the housing responsibilities of underfunded local authorities. The case of Terryann Samuels, whose children are all under the age of 16, also highlights the way in which the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) repeatedly refused to support her appeal even though she was in immediate danger of being turned out on to the street. Read more on the Guardian website.

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2019/jun/12/supreme-court-rules-in-favour-of-single-mother-declared-intentionally-homeless