A Bill to amend the Law of Property Act 1925 to require a mortgagee to obtain the court’s permission before exercising the power of sale, where the mortgaged land consists of or includes a dwelling-house; to make certain powers available to the court in actions by mortgagees for possession of a dwelling-house; and for connected purposes.
This Bill would amend the Law of Property Act 1925 to ensure that before a mortgagee (lender) can exercise their power of sale, the court must have first given its permission. The aim of the Bill is to give home-owners additional protection against repossession actions.
House of Commons
9 November 2009
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This bill would require a mortgagee to obtain the court’s permission before exercising the power of sale when the property includes a dwelling-house. It is designed to give homeowners extra protection against repossession and to give the court certain powers in possession cases. It would amend the Law of Property Act 1925.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and originated in the Commons, with the first reading having taken place in February 2009.
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3 Feb 2009
This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October but there was an Objection taken under Standing Order No. 11(2).
The Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading on several Fridays before being dropped by its sponsor, Mr Andrew Dismore.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
