Speeding up the possession order process
Few would disagree with the Department for Communities and Local Government's aim to reduce the duration and expense of possession claims based on serious anti-social behaviour.
It is questionable, however, wheher the 'mandatory procedure' proposed by CLG – which would make it easier for landlords to evict tenants who have previous form – will achieve that end. This article by Dean Underwood was first published in the October 2011 edition of 24housing.
To read Dean Underwood's full article on this topic, click here.
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