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Occupation by licensee

Behaviour of occupier Liability of landlord Cocking v Eacott [2016] EWCA Civ 140 Summary A property owner was liable in nuisance to her neighbours even though she did not reside at the property. The nuisance had emanated from her daughter who lived at the property under a bare licence. The property owner as licensor remained in possession and control of the property throughout her daughter’s residence. Facts The owner of a property (W) did not reside there. She had granted…

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