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
This bill would require a mortgagee to obtain the court’s permission before selling a home if the mortgaged land includes a dwelling-house. It amends the Law of Property Act 1925 and would give the court new powers in possession cases involving dwelling-houses, with the aim of providing additional protection for home-owners against repossession.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, meaning it is in the early stages of passage and has not yet progressed to committee stage.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
