CPR 55 procedure for possession of residential property

by Practical Law Property Litigation

Maintained • England, Wales

A note discussing the court procedure under CPR 55 for obtaining possession of property occupied for residential purposes.

The note looks at:

• Common types of claim where this procedure should be followed.

• Protection from eviction.

• The standard procedure under CPR 55.

• The accelerated procedure under CPR 55.

• Enforcing a possession order.

For information on the procedures for removing trespassers, see Practice note, Recovering possession from trespassers.

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