Housing and Regeneration Act 2008

Status of possession order and other court orders

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20(1)The possession order in pursuance of which the original tenancy ended is to be treated, so far as practicable, as if it applies to the new tenancy.

(2)Any court orders made before the commencement date which—

(a)are in force on that date,

(b)relate to the occupation of the dwelling-house, and

(c)were made in contemplation of, in consequence of or otherwise in connection with the possession order,

are to be treated, so far as practicable, as if they apply to the new tenancy.