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21: Schedule 1, page 194, line 7, at end insert— “New ground for possession for property which is required for a carer for the landlord or landlord’s family 24A After Ground 8 insert—“Ground 8A The landlord seeking possession requires the dwelling-house for the purpose of housing a person who is a carer for—(a) the landlord,(b) the landlord’s spouse, or(c) a member of the landlord’s family who is living with the landlord,where the dwelling-house is in sufficiently close proximity to the person requiring care to facilitate emergency callout.For the purposes of this Schedule, “carer” means an adult providing personal care or nursing care to another person, who may be under the age of 18, under a voluntary or contracted arrangement.The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the definition of carer above.””Member’s explanatory statement This new ground for possession would allow the landlord to seek possession of a dwelling house where it is needed to house a carer for the landlord, or a member of the landlord’s family, and the dwelling-house is in close proximity to the person requiring care.