Brent LBC v Patel & another [2000]

Mr. Patel and his sister Ms. Patel applied for a house in multiple occupation grant in respect of works which they vertified would be let a a residence to someone who was not a member of their family. The grant was made subject to conditions restricting the occupation of the property to persons unconnected with the family. The conditions were imposed in accordance with the relevant statute.

HELD: It was held that the repais related to the whole of the property, so that Ms Patel’s occupation of part of the property was in breach of those conditions. Mr. and Ms. Patel lost their entitlement to the grant. The grant awarded was repayable to the council with interest.