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Can This Ground Be Disputed?

Ground 16 Employee of the Landlord

1

Possible Dispute 1

"Element 1: The tenancy was not originally granted for employment"

1. Explanation

The tenant may argue the accommodation was provided for general housing purposes, not as part of their employment.

2. Evidence

a) Tenancy agreement 

b) Employment contract 

c) Internal landlord communications about the purpose of the tenancy 

3. Advancing your Defence

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1

Possible Dispute 1

"Element 1: The tenancy was not originally granted for employment"

1. Explanation

The tenant may argue the accommodation was provided for general housing purposes, not as part of their employment.

2. Evidence

a) Tenancy agreement 

b) Employment contract 

c) Internal landlord communications about the purpose of the tenancy 

3. Advancing your Defence

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1

Possible Dispute 1

"Element 1: The tenancy was not originally granted for employment"

1. Explanation

The tenant may argue the accommodation was provided for general housing purposes, not as part of their employment.

2. Evidence

a) Tenancy agreement 

b) Employment contract 

c) Internal landlord communications about the purpose of the tenancy 

3. Advancing your Defence

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2

Possible Dispute 2

"The tenant's employment has not ended"

1. Explanation

The tenant may still be employed by the landlord or have resumed employment, which would make the ground inapplicable.

2. Evidence

a) Employment status documentation 

b) Payslips  

c) Employer correspondence confirming continuation or renewal of role

3. Advancing your Defence

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2

Possible Dispute 2

"The tenant's employment has not ended"

1. Explanation

The tenant may still be employed by the landlord or have resumed employment, which would make the ground inapplicable.

2. Evidence

a) Employment status documentation 

b) Payslips  

c) Employer correspondence confirming continuation or renewal of role

3. Advancing your Defence

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2

Possible Dispute 2

"The tenant's employment has not ended"

1. Explanation

The tenant may still be employed by the landlord or have resumed employment, which would make the ground inapplicable.

2. Evidence

a) Employment status documentation 

b) Payslips  

c) Employer correspondence confirming continuation or renewal of role

3. Advancing your Defence

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Advancing your Defence

If the time limit for filing the defence has not passed

If the time limit for filing the defence has not passed, you need to clearly outline this defence, obtain the necessary evidence, attach the evidence and refer to the attached evidence in the defence form when you are explaining your dispute.

If the time limit for filing the defence has passed

If the time limit for filing the defence has passed, then you need prepare. a written draft of your reasons for the dispute, obtain the necessary evidence and bring it to court and be prepared to advance all such information to the Court Duty adviser, to the opposition, and to the Judge.

FAQ

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Possible Outcomes of Advancing a Full Dispute

What is the effect if the Court Accepts my dispute within the hearing?

If the court finds that there is enough evidence to prove the Defendant’s full dispute of the claim, or a lack of evidence to prove the landlord’s claim, then the Court can dismiss the Claim and find in favour of the Defendant (the tenant) retaining possession of the property.

What is the effect if the Court Accepts my dispute within the hearing?

What is the effect if the Court Accepts my dispute within the hearing?

What happens if the court does not accept my dispute within the hearing itself but ‘finds that the claim is genuinely disputed on grounds which appear to be substantial‘?

What happens if the court does not accept my dispute within the hearing itself but ‘finds that the claim is genuinely disputed on grounds which appear to be substantial‘?

What happens if the court does not accept my dispute within the hearing itself but ‘finds that the claim is genuinely disputed on grounds which appear to be substantial‘?

What happens if the court does NOT accept my dispute within the hearing and does NOT find that the claim is ‘genuinely disputed on grounds which appear to be substantial‘?

What happens if the court does NOT accept my dispute within the hearing and does NOT find that the claim is ‘genuinely disputed on grounds which appear to be substantial‘?

What happens if the court does NOT accept my dispute within the hearing and does NOT find that the claim is ‘genuinely disputed on grounds which appear to be substantial‘?

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