Step 4
Obligations Under Section 85ZA Housing Act 1985
Ground S.84
Requirements Under Section 85ZA for Possession Claims Made Under Section 84A of the Housing Act 1985
Tenant can request a review of a landlord's decision to seek an order for possession under Section 84A Housing Act 1985
A tenant may request a review of a landlord's decision to seek an order for possession of a dwelling-house under section 84A if the interest of the landlord belongs to:
(a) a local housing authority
or
(b) a housing action trust
Tenant can request a review of a landlord's decision to seek an order for possession under Section 84A Housing Act 1985
A tenant may request a review of a landlord's decision to seek an order for possession of a dwelling-house under section 84A if the interest of the landlord belongs to:
(a) a local housing authority
or
(b) a housing action trust
The tenant's request for a review must be made within a period of 7 days beginning on the day on which the relevant Notice was served
Such a request must be made in writing before the end of the period of 7 days beginning with the day on which the notice under section 83ZA is served.
The tenant's request for a review must be made within a period of 7 days beginning on the day on which the relevant Notice was served
Such a request must be made in writing before the end of the period of 7 days beginning with the day on which the notice under section 83ZA is served.
If the request is made in time, the Landlord must review its decision
On a request being duly made to it, the landlord must review its decision of seeking possession under Section 84A Housing Act 1985
If the request is made in time, the Landlord must review its decision
On a request being duly made to it, the landlord must review its decision of seeking possession under Section 84A Housing Act 1985
The landlord must notify the tenant in writing of the decision on the review
The landlord must notify the tenant in writing of the decision on the review
If the decision is to confirm the original decision, the landlord must also notify the tenant of the reasons for the decision
If the decision is to confirm the original decision, the landlord must also notify the tenant of the reasons for the decision
The review must be carried out, and the tenant notified, before the day specified in the notice under section 83ZA as the day after which proceedings for the possession of the dwelling-house may be begun.
The review must be carried out, and the tenant notified, before the day specified in the notice under section 83ZA as the day after which proceedings for the possession of the dwelling-house may be begun.
FAQ
FAQ
What is the effect if any of the above requirements are not followed?
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What is the effect if the Review requirements under S85ZA are not followed with respect to possession claims made under S84A Housing Act 1985?
Compliance with the review process outlined in Section 85ZA is mandatory for landlords when a tenant requests it within the specified timeframe. Non-compliance by the landlord can invalidate possession proceedings under Section 84A Housing Act 1985 the absolute ground for anti-social behaviour.
What is the effect if the Review requirements under S85ZA are not followed with respect to possession claims made under S84A Housing Act 1985?
What is the effect if the Review requirements under S85ZA are not followed with respect to possession claims made under S84A Housing Act 1985?
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