Delivered by Cecily Crampin, a barrister practising property law from Falcon Chambers, this session will cover Practice Direction 51Z (PD 51Z). Under this Direction, all possession claims and proceedings are stayed for 90 days from 27th March 2020. The session will be useful for all those interested in housing rights, or advising on housing law matters. The video covers:
- Introduction to the Practice Direction.
- What are the exceptions to the stay under PD 51Z.
- In what circumstances can it be lifted (with reference to the decision in Arkin v Marshall).
- Directions and possession claims.
Resource: Stay of possession proceedings during coronavirus slides
Our thanks to Cecily Crampin of Falcon Chambers
Cecily Crampin is a barrister practising property law from Falcon Chambers. She practises in all areas of property law, with a particular interest in mortgage law. With Stephanie Tozer QC she is the co-author of Mortgage Receivership: Law and Practice (Wildys 2018).