MORTGAGE POSSESSION
PROCEDURES AND REPRESENTATION

Who the course is for: This course is aimed at advisers with basic skills at dealing with mortgage arrears who wish to develop the expertise necessary to enable them to advise and represent clients in relation to mortgage possession hearings.

Aims:

To enable participants to:

• Advise on mortgage possession procedure in the County Court
• Identify appropriate strategies and tactics for representation at mortgage possession hearings

Course Content:

• Outline of court powers to make and suspend orders
• Court procedures
• Tactics to assist defendants
• Costs of proceedings
• Practice of representation
• Evictions and appeals

Course Materials:

• Course notes and handouts