Pirabakaran v Patel & Anor

Pirabakaran v Patel & Anor

The phrase 'let as a dwelling' in section 2 of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 includes premises let wholly or partly as a dwelling, so the statutory protection applies to mixed residential and business premises. The appeal is allowed, and the order for possession is set aside.

Parties
Appellant: Rasiah Pirabakaran; Respondents: Navinchandra Manibhai Patel and Another
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 May 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Brentford County Court, Judgment on Statutory Construction
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Forfeiture of Lease, Protection From Eviction Act 1977, Mixed Use Premises, Right of Re Entry, Article 8 ECHR
Landlord and Tenant Law Statutory Interpretation Human Rights Forfeiture of Lease Protection From Eviction Act 1977 Mixed Use Premises Right of Re Entry Article 8 ECHR

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Parties

Rasiah Pirabakaran

Appellant

Navinchandra Manibhai Patel and Another

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Brentford County Court, Judgment on Statutory Construction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Does section 2 of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 require a landlord to enforce a right of forfeiture by court proceedings where premises are let partly for residential and partly for business purposes and the tenant resides in the residential part?
  2. 2 Does 'let as a dwelling' in section 2 include premises let for mixed residential and business purposes?

Ratio Decidendi

The phrase 'let as a dwelling' in section 2 of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 includes premises let wholly or partly as a dwelling, so the statutory protection applies to mixed residential and business premises. The appeal is allowed, and the order for possession is set aside.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Order for possession set aside
  • Tenant not to be evicted without court proceedings under s.2 of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977