Home Repossession (Protection) Bill 2008-09
- Type of Bill:
- Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule, SO No 23)
- Sponsor:
- Mr Andrew Dismore
Progress of the Bill
Bill started in the House of Commons
- House of Commons
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- House of Lords
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- Royal Assent
Last event
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1st Reading: House of Commons 3 February, 2009
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03.02.2009
Latest Bill
| House | Bill | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Bill as introduced | 12.05.2009 |
Latest news on the Bill
This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October but there was an Objection taken under Standing Order No. 11(2).
The Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading on several Fridays before being dropped by its sponsor, Mr Andrew Dismore.
Summary of the Bill
This Bill would amend the Law of Property Act 1925 to ensure that before a mortgagee (lender) can exercise their power of sale, the court must have first given its permission. The aim of the Bill is to give home-owners additional protection against repossession actions.Stay up to date
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