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Housing possession hearings: practice and procedure

Learn about the court procedure for housing possession claims, including the pre-action protocol for rent arrears and Civil Procedure Rules.

Course summary

This course covers the pre-action protocol for rent arrears and Civil Procedure Rules.

You’ll learn what practical steps to follow when advising on and appearing in court possession proceedings.

Course information

Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)

Face to face training

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: Two days
  • CPD points: 12

Individual bookings

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Wednesday 07 May 2025 – Thursday 08 May 2025Two days 10am – 4:30pmFace to face, London£315+VAT | £265+VATBook

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

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What this course covers

Face to face and webinar training includes:

  • possession claims for rented property under CPR 55 Part I

  • accelerated Procedure under CPR 55 Part II for assured shorthold tenants

  • adjournments, directions, allocation, and costs

  • how to file a defence or make an application using Form N244

  • what to do in court and the range of orders the Court can make

  • enforcement of possession warrants and warrant suspension applications

  • setting aside possession orders and executed warrants

This course does not cover mortgage cases. This is covered in Defending Mortgage Possession Proceedings.

You'll be sent pre-course reading two weeks before the course.

What you'll learn

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

  • identify detailed procedural rules governing possession proceedings under the CPR

  • understand what the claimant needs to prove and defences that can be raised

  • identify when applications can be made to suspend warrants and set aside possession orders

Who this training is for

You'll already have a good understanding of notice rules, grounds for possession and security of tenure for this course.

You might be a housing officer, housing adviser or debt adviser who attends County Court possession hearings to represent tenants or landlords.

Continuing Professional Development

Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.

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