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Disability Discrimination & Possession Proceedings

Date:30 April 2010Time:10:00 - 16:00Venue:ETC Venues, LondonAddress:ETC Venues, Avonmouth House, 6 Avonmouth Street, London, SE1 6NXSpeakers:Habib Hameed Aziz is a senior local authority solicitor with substantial experience of housing law. He was the Local Government Solicitor of the Year 2007. Prior to joining the local Authority, the presenter worked in private practice defending possession proceedings. He has provided training to internal and external bodies on all aspects of housing law including anti social behaviour. He is also the former Chair of the Solicitors in Local Government (Yorkshire and Humber Branch) Cost:£215.00 ex VAT View map and directions to venue CPD: 4.5

The recent cases that have been before the higher court’s have looked at the issue of disability and possession proceedings. The House of Lords have decided this issue and provided much needed clarity as to how to proceed in any action. This course is designed to make you aware of the law as it stands. It involves a review of the previous position and clear explanation of the current position. This course is a must for all those involved in any area of housing law including asb officers, housing officers estate officers and those responsible for policy.

What is disability discrimination?
What is a disability?
When is a person disabled?
Taking action against a disabled person
Anti social behaviour and disabability
Rent arrears and disability

Comprehensive review of Lewisham -v- Malcolm and all other case law in the last few years.

" Excellent - best course I have been on. Very useful information & practical tips on DDA & Possession" - "Course content absolutely fantastic, covered all points and cleared up a lot of myths on DDA & Possession "

Pratik Popat, London Borough of Merton - Pamela Roberts, London Borough of Merton

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Drainage Law

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