Rent arrears management practices in the housing association sector

Ground 8 actions typically accounted for 20% of
all rent arrears claims (see Table 5 .14) . Also, as
shown in Table 5 .14, for a few associations the
figure was much higher . One other notable point
from this table is that, while four transfer landlords
are represented, the scale of Ground 8 activity
by such associations was relatively modest . This
might reflect tighter organisational rules around the
instances in which such powers could be used
(eg a stipulation that they were not for use in
relation to pre-transfer tenants) .
113 Nearly Legal (2008) Shared Ownership – Midland Heart with the Benefit of Transcript
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As demonstrated in a case reported in the housing
press and elsewhere, 113 HAs have the power to
seek possession under Ground 8 in relation to
shared ownership dwellings as well as rented
homes . While this was not a central concern
for the research, the survey did identify three
associations (in addition to Midland Heart which
failed to respond), which had made recent use of
Ground 8 in actions concerning sharing owners .
Having identified relevant organisations it would be
possible to further investigate the circumstances
and outcomes of such actions .
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