Online - Possession Proceedings and Anti-Social Behaviour

This practical course will explore possession proceedings and anti-social behaviour, providing attendees with a solid understanding of the key principles and procedure relating to taking possession action. The course will explore secure tenancies, introductory tenancies and demotions, and the orders available as well as:

• Satisfying Ground Two of Schedule Two of the Housing Act 1985

• Reasonableness and Article 8 rights

• The NISP

• The Claim Form and the Particulars of Claim

• Witness statements

• First hearings

• Directions, disclosure and defences

• Witness care, ASBIs and special measures

• Trial management

• Final orders

• Enforcing possession orders

• Rent arrears and ASB cases

• Useful case law

This course is aimed at housing officers, community safety staff and anyone dealing with local authority owned housing stock.