Explanatory Notes

Commentary on Sections

Part 9 - Termination Etc. of Occupation Contracts

Chapter 11 – Possession Claims: Powers of Court in Relation to Absolute Ground.(This Chapter Applies Only to Secure Contracts)

Section 214 – Powers to postpone giving up of possession

464.Where the court makes an order for possession under section 212, it may postpone the giving up of possession. But it may not postpone the giving up of possession for more than 14 days after the making of the possession order unless exceptional hardship would be caused to the contract-holder. In such cases, possession may be postponed for up to six weeks.