Section 85A: Proceedings for possession on non-absolute grounds : anti-social behaviour

Housing Act 1985 · 1985 c. 68View on legislation.gov.uk

Part IV: SECURE TENANCIES AND RIGHTS OF SECURE TENANTS

This section applies if the court is considering under section 84(2)(a) whether it is reasonable to make an order for possession on ground 2 set out in Part 1 of Schedule 2 (conduct of tenant or other person).

The court must consider, in particular—

the effect that the nuisance or annoyance has had on persons other than the person against whom the order is sought;
any continuing effect the nuisance or annoyance is likely to have on such persons;
the effect that the nuisance or annoyance would be likely to have on such persons if the conduct is repeated.

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