Residential Possession Proceedings

This text offers an explanation of how a landlord, licensor or mortgagee can recover possession of a property, or of how an occupant can prevent an order for possession being made. Examining the relevant law, procedures, evidence and court order available, this edition looks at important legislation and case law developments, including: the Housing Act 1996; the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996; the Civil Evidence Act 1995; new prescribed forms for assured and secure tenancies; Burrows v Brent London Borough Council; and developments since Barclays Bank v O'Brien. It also offers expanded coverage of mortgage possession and a new chapter on enforcing charging orders. Specimen letters, notices and pleadings are included.
 
This text offers an explanation of how a landlord, licensor or mortgagee can recover possession of a property, or of how an occupant can prevent an order for possession being made. Examining the relevant law, procedures, evidence and court order available, this edition looks at important legislation and case law developments, including: the Housing Act 1996; the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996; the Civil Evidence Act 1995; new prescribed forms for assured and secure tenancies; Burrows v Brent London Borough Council; and developments since Barclays Bank v O'Brien. It also offers expanded coverage of mortgage possession and a new chapter on enforcing charging orders. Specimen letters, notices and pleadings are included.