Seminar: defending ground 8 possession proceedings
Learn about tactics to defend ground 8 Housing Act 1988 possession proceedings 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: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two hours
- Cost: £85+VAT | £70+VAT
- CPD points: 2
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Two hours 2pm – 4pm | Webinar | £85+VAT | £70+VAT | Book |
Group bookings
You can book this course for groups of five or more people.
Contact us about group bookingsWhat 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
Advisers and lawyers who advise on, and prepare defences to, possession proceedings.
Continuing Professional Development
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