Possession proceedings in the county courts

Landlords need to get possession of their properties for a number of reasons: this course looks at how the various processes and the legal system work.

Whether for a tenant’s serious and persistent anti-social behaviour, dealing with squatters, or an unsuccessful succession claim, we will cover the legal resources landlords have to get their properties back.

Topics:

• The legal frameworks of occupation – tenants
• The legal frameworks of occupation – other occupiers
• Taking possession action against tenants
• Taking possession against other occupiers
• The ‘Pinnock effect’
• Evidence-gathering – an overview
• Practical preparation of court papers.

Delegates will learn:

• The relevant legislation
• Dealing with tenants and non-tenants
• The legal processes
• Recent case law changes
• Improved evidence gathering
• Getting the paperwork right.

Who should attend?

Community safety specialists, housing officers, housing managers, tenancy managers, heads of housing and neighbourhood managers.

Our trainers

 

Matthew Wilson is a solicitor at Whiteheads and has significant experience of dealing with all types of landlord and tenant work. He advises landlords across the country and in addition has expertise in service charge recovery, disrepair and civil prosecutions.

 

Amanda Yelland is an experienced housing practitioner and law graduate with a range of expertise across the spectrum of housing provision. Her current focus is on training: she delivers courses and workshops on topics including arrears and service charge recovery, possession proceedings, homelessness, tenancy and housing management.

 

HQN has a track record of helping organisations achieve real and lasting performance improvements. If you are interested in accessing this training package please contact us by emailing training@hqnetwork.co.uk