Judge’s ruling on forced entry risks ‘undermining’ essential safety work, says Southern

By Daniel Gayne2025-11-10T00:01:00

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Housing association is considering its position on recent Bromley County Court judgement

Southern Housing has expressed its “disappointment” at a recent ruling in Bromley County Court which said it could not force entry to a home for a gas safety check.

The 80,000-home housing association had already received an injunction earlier this year requiring a tenant in a large block in East Dulwich to provide access.

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