Possession orders
Court powers to vary, postpone, suspend, set aside or discharge possession orders. The status of a tenancy after a possession order and appealing against it.
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Court orders at a possession hearing
At a possession hearing, the court decides whether to make a possession order, adjourn the claim, or dismiss the claim.
Defendant's application to set aside a possession order
When a defendant can apply to court to set aside an order made in possession proceedings.
Defendant's application to vary a possession order
The process for a defendant to follow when applying to court to vary the terms of an order made in possession proceedings.
Defendant's application to discharge a possession order
When a defendant can apply to discharge a possession order, and the process they must follow.
Appeals against a possession order
An appeal against a possession order can usually be made only on a point of law and after getting a court’s permission to appeal.