Family given 6,000 in compensation after Enfield council made them live in 'emergency' B&B for nine months
Briefly

Enfield Council compensated a family £6,000 for exceeding emergency B&B stay regulations after being evicted. Lack of suitable housing led to prolonged stay in unsuitable hotel accommodation.
Council's relief duty for the family expired in April, but a decision on main housing duty was not issued. Subsequent delays and apologies ensued, highlighting systemic inefficiencies.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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