Eviction proceedings are to start against the last remaining resident of a retirement home.
Stan Smith, 80, is determined to stay put at Nyewood House in Bognor where he has lived for 14 years.
The other 50 residents have moved out since West Sussex County Council decided to close the home almost two years ago.
A council spokesman said it cost £140,000 a year to keep the home open.
He said: "We regret having to take this action, but we have to bear in mind it's costing us a considerable amount to keep Nyewood House open and the money could be better spent.
"We have offered to help Mr Smith throughout and those offers are still open, and we hope he will take up those offers of alternative accommodation."
An initial hearing will take place at Chichester Crown Court on March 2.
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