Disability Discrimination and Proportionality in Housing Management
Posted 07.05.25
Ward Hadaway: Further reading
In the recent case of Thiam v Richmond Housing Partnership (2025) EWHC 933 (KB), the High Court has adopted a flexible approach towards the meaning of proportionality in the context of possession orders sought by landlords against disabled tenants.
This article by John Murray outlines the issues raised by the case and provides a useful summary for social housing providers who wish to refresh their understanding of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, and to reflect on their use of proportionality assessments.
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