Article 28 Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules 1998

After CCR Order 49, rule 6A(17), insert—

“(17A)

Where the defendant seeks postponement of possession on the ground of exceptional hardship under section 89 of the Housing Act 1980^f1, the judge may direct a hearing of that issue.

(17B)

Where the judge directs a hearing under paragraph (17A) it must be held before the date on which possession is to be given up.

(17C)

Where the judge is satisfied, on a hearing directed under paragraph (17A), that exceptional hardship would be caused by requiring possession to be given up by the date in the order of possession, he may vary the date on which possession must be given up.”.