Cases
Murphy v Lambeth Council
Lambeth Council pleaded guilty to criminal charges after failing to deal with condensation and mould in one of its flats. The court ordered it to pay £4,000 compensation to the tenant, Louise Murphy, and to carry out repairs to stop the problem from coming back.
Morally v Lambeth Council
Lambeth Council pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was fined £1,335 after mum Jennine Morally and her young son Malachi were left in a damp and mouldy flat for years.
X v Lambeth Council
A judge ruled that Lambeth Council had to eradicate an ant infestation. When they failed to act, Timothy converted the agreement into a court order, which demanded the Director of Housing attend court to explain why the council has not dealt with the problem.