Heartless bypass The ECtHR stated in its judgment that had the authority sought to evict the husband under the Housing Act 1985, s 84, it would have been open to him to ask the court to determine whether or not the wife had really left the home because of domestic violence and whether or not, in his personal circumstances, including his need to provide accommodation for his children during
overnight visits several time a week, it was reasonable to grant a possession order.