CDS Housing v Bellis

CDS Housing v Bellis

Given the significant and ongoing risk to the safety of the appellant and others, and the lack of evidence that the risk had been reduced to a non-tangible level, an immediate possession order was reasonable and necessary. Suspension or postponement would not mitigate the risk.

Parties
Appellant: CDS Housing; Respondent: Bellis
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From County Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Possession Proceedings, Secure Tenancy, Reasonableness of Possession Order, Mental Capacity and Delusions
Landlord and Tenant Mental Health Law Possession Proceedings Secure Tenancy Reasonableness of Possession Order Mental Capacity and Delusions

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Parties

CDS Housing

Appellant

Bellis

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From County Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an immediate possession order should be made against a secure tenant with mental illness
  2. 2 Whether there was a real risk of further property damage if the tenant returned
  3. 3 Whether suspension or postponement of the order was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Given the significant and ongoing risk to the safety of the appellant and others, and the lack of evidence that the risk had been reduced to a non-tangible level, an immediate possession order was reasonable and necessary. Suspension or postponement would not mitigate the risk.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Immediate possession order confirmed
  • No suspension or postponement of possession order