possession order

British

noun

(in Britain) a court order that entitles a landlord legally to evict a tenant or squatter and regain possession of the property

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In November 2023, a court issued a possession order but Carly says Enfield Council advised her to stay put until she received further notice from the landlord.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

Landlords can apply for a so-called "possession order".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2023

Mr and Mrs Readman have been served with a possession order requiring them to leave the property by 6 April, reluctantly the couple have managed to find a new home to rent.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2022

Of the 555 cases involving either private or social housing landlords, 270 ended in a possession order.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2021

"We went to see Shelter Cymru and thanks to the adviser's intervention, the court suspended the possession order, a manageable amount was agreed to pay off the arrears," said David.

From BBC • May 11, 2011

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