Mental Capacity and Housing Law: a practical discussion of mental capacity issues that arise in housing practice
Location: Garden Court Chambers
Date: Thursday 27 September 2012
from 18:30 to 20:00
Please note that this event is now fully booked and we are unable to take further bookings.
Programme
This seminar will look at mental capacity issues in housing law including
- an overview of the principles and framework in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice for assessing capacity and making decisions on behalf of persons lacking capacity
- the practicalities of bringing and defending proceedings on behalf of persons lacking litigation capacity
- procedures for entering and terminating tenancies on behalf of persons lacking capacity to do so
- the consequences of a person entering a tenancy without capacity
- liability to pay rent and housing benefit entitlement under s 7 Mental Capacity 2005
- issues in rent arrears and anti-social behaviour possession proceedings, including:
- getting a benefits appointee or property and affairs deputy appointed
- hoarding - taking a holistic approach
- the role of the Court of Protection
- defences under Equality Act 2010 - the implications of loss of capacity during the course of the tenancy, including succession and assignment rights
- rights to housing under Housing Act 1996 for persons who lack mental capacity
- accommodation through social care and supported living
What is included?
- 1.5 hours of fully-accredited CPD training
- Talks prepared by housing law barristers
- Comprehensive notes for your future reference
- The opportunity to ask questions
- Refreshments
Who should attend?
Solicitors and caseworkers who assist clients who lack capacity or are interested in doing so
About the speakers
Beatrice Prevatt, Bethan Harris and chair: Shu Shin Luh are memebers of Garden Court Chambers Housing Law Team and Community Care Team.
CPD Hours: 1.5
Cost: £25.00 per person plus VAT
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