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What is the procedure and what forms need to be completed to instruct a County Court Bailiff to enforce an accelerated possession order?

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Accelerated Possession Proceedings may be used in respect of properties let on an assured shorthhold tenancies (AST) pursuant to section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 (HA 1988), where a landlord is claiming possession on the grounds that the tenancy has expired only.

For guidance on the Enforcement of a possession order, see Practice Note: Writs and Warrants to enforce judgment—general provisions. CPR 83.26 will apply where you have obtained a judgment or order for the recovery of land, which is enforceable

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What does Accelerated Possession Proceedings mean?

Proceedings governed by cpr Part 55 to recover possession of a property let on an assured shorthold tenancy where possession only is sought (ie no other claim, such as for unpaid rent is made). The proceedings are usually dealt with on paper, without the need for a hearing.

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