Thomas Leveritt v London Borough of Hackney

Thomas Leveritt v London Borough of Hackney

The application for extension of time is refused because the evidence does not satisfactorily explain the delay, and the Borough's approach to compliance was leisurely and inadequate. The court is not persuaded that the delay was unavoidable or justified.

Parties
Claimant: Thomas Leveritt; Defendant: London Borough of Hackney
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Time/variation of Order in Disrepair Proceedings / Interlocutory Application Before High Court Judge
Outcome
Application for extension of time refused
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Injunction Compliance, Contempt of Court, Landlord and Tenant Disrepair
Civil Procedure Property Law Extension of Time Injunction Compliance Contempt of Court Landlord and Tenant Disrepair

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Parties

Thomas Leveritt

Claimant

London Borough of Hackney

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Time/variation of Order in Disrepair Proceedings / Interlocutory Application Before High Court Judge

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the London Borough of Hackney should be granted an extension of time to comply with a court order for property repairs
  2. 2 Whether the Borough's delay in commencing works justifies refusal of extension
  3. 3 Whether the evidence supports the Borough's application for extension

Ratio Decidendi

The application for extension of time is refused because the evidence does not satisfactorily explain the delay, and the Borough's approach to compliance was leisurely and inadequate. The court is not persuaded that the delay was unavoidable or justified.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time refused

Orders

  • No extension of time granted
  • Parties to address the court on steps to ensure no contempt proceedings are brought before the County Court hearing