Member

This amendment would mean that for all applications for possession made to the courts landlords will have to demonstrate that the ground has been met and that it is reasonable for a possession order to be made. A judge would have to be satisfied that the ground is proven and decide whether it is reasonable to make a possession order considering all the circumstances. This would significantly increase uncertainty for landlords about whether possession would be granted, including in the circumstances where we have said the grounds should be mandatory. This would also be very likely to increase the workload of the courts beyond what is reasonable.