The Workingman's Benefit Building Society v Flanagan

• Jurisdiction: Ireland
• Judgment Date: 01 January 1939
• Date: 01 January 1939
• Court: Circuit Court

(Cir. Ct.),

The Workingman's Benefit Building Society

and

Flanagan

Devolution of tenancy on death of tenant -"Member of tenant's family" - Nephew - Rent Restrictions Acts.

A nephew of a deceased tenant who had resided with her for many years prior to and at her death was held to be entitled to retain possession of the premises after her death by virtue of being a "member of tenant's family" within the meaning of the Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Act, 1923.