Taking part in Chambers' Leeds 2024 Housing Law Conference, Trinity barrister James McHugh delivered a session entitled:
"Are You Being Served?" - Service of Prescribed Documents in s.21 Housing Act 1988 Possession Claims.
In order to bring a mandatory possession claim using s.21 Housing Act 1988, there are a number of other documents which a landlord must serve in addition to the s.21 Notice.
An increasingly common feature of s.21 possession claims is a dispute about whether those additional documents have been provided by the landlord to the tenant prior to service of the notice seeking possession. James’ talk explores the current conflict in the primary legislation, secondary legislation and case law regarding the service requirements of these additional documents.
James' practical session covers the following topics:
- s.21 Housing Act 1988
- Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices & Prescribed Requirements (England) Regulations 2015
- Interpretation Act 1978
- Wandsworth LBC v. Attwell [1995]
- Freetown Limited v. Assethold Limited [2012]
- D’Aubigny v. Khan & anor (CA – 2023)
There is a handout that accompanies the session. If you do not have a copy and would like one, please email paul@trinitychambers.co.uk.
This recorded seminar and its accompanying notes are made available for educational and information purposes only. The views expressed in it are those of the speaker. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The speaker and Trinity Chambers accept no responsibility for the continuing accuracy of the contents. Contact Trinity Chambers if you have a specific legal query.