The Court of Protection’s Role in Housing Law Cases, Trinity Housing Barrister, Vilma Vodanovic
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Taking part in Trinity Chambers' York 2023 Housing Law Conference, Vilma Vodanovic delivered a session entitled:
‘It’s a Fair CoP’ - What Role Can The Court Of Protection Play in Housing Law Cases?
The Court of Protection has numerous powers to deal with a variety of issues concerning those who lack capacity, including issues about their property, financial affairs and welfare. Several of these powers are also relevant to housing law cases.
In this session, Vilma details the role of the Court of Protection and its powers in the context of housing law from both a landlord and tenant representative's perspective. Her talk also explores the process of applying to the Court of Protection for orders that might assist in housing law cases. Vilma covers the following:
• Role of the Court of Protection (CoP)
• Definition of mental capacity
• Powers of the CoP
• Personal Welfare
• Property & Affairs
• Application to housing law
• Who can apply to the CoP?
• How to make an application to the CoP?
There is a handout that accompanies the session. If you do not have a copy and would like one, please email paul@trinitychambers.co.uk.
This recorded seminar and its accompanying notes are made available for educational and information purposes only. The views expressed in it are those of the speaker. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The speaker and Trinity Chambers accept no responsibility for the continuing accuracy of the contents. Contact Trinity Chambers if you have a specific legal query.