Seminar: defending ground 8 possession proceedings
Learn about tactics to defend possession proceedings brought on ground 8 under section 8 of the Housing Act as part of our seminar series.
Summary
We’ll cover the essentials of the Housing Act 1988 as it relates to possession proceedings.
You’ll learn how ground 8 is commonly brought against housing association tenants when seeking possession for rent arrears and how to formulate defences to this ground.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Live webinar
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: Two hours
- CPD points: 2
What this seminar covers
This online training includes:
urgent steps to reduce rent arrears including benefit claims
defences from the tenancy agreement and housing association policies
public law, Human Rights Act, and Equality Act defences
when the court might adjourn the case
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
identify urgent steps to reduce rent arrears
formulate defences to possession proceedings
identify potential defences and counterclaims
argue effectively for an adjournment
Who this seminar is for
You should already have some prior knowledge of the possession process for rented housing.
You might be an adviser or solicitor who advises on or prepares defences to possession proceedings.
Continuing Professional Development
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