Possession Order
/ˌpɒzɛˈʃən ˈɔːdə/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order granting a landlord the right to take possession of rented property, typically after a tenant's breach of tenancy conditions.
The landlord obtained a possession order to evict the tenant for non-payment of rent.
Forms
- possession order
- possession orders
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Commentary
Possession orders are usually ex parte or interlocutory and require strict procedural compliance for enforcement.
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