M moved from Hammersmith to a hostel in Sutton, but Hammersmith continued to pay; he was subsequently placed under s3 in a Sutton hospital and surrendered his tenancy; as he was resident in Sutton when admitted, Hammersmith was not responsible for future accommodation costs under s117. [Summary required.]
R (Hertfordshire CC) v LB Hammersmith and Fulham (2011) EWCA Civ 77
(2010) 116 BMLR 46
Case no CO/126/2009, CO/3390/2009
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