... financially, insinuating a commercial basis for the transaction. Neither did Anne have a sexual relationship with Peter, rather that of two close and personal friends, with a strong bond between them that had developed over the years. With the death of Peter, Anne is facing eviction, as the proprietor does not believe she can qualify as a protected tenant. Legal issues at question Understanding the facts one can infer that the legal issues that are paramount to this case are regarding the statutory interpretation of the Rent Act, 1977, schedule one. This section1 defines categories of protected tenants, and with the death of Peter, Anne is not considered as either his family, or his wife for the purpose of the act. The third section though is vague as to whether it affords protection to Anne, as the definition of 'family' is not clarified so one may know where it applies. Sir Thomas ...

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