Entry Into Possession in United Kingdom

Definition of Entry Into Possession

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Entry Into Possession : The act of going upon land to assert some right over it. For example, a lease usually gives the landlord the right to enter and take possession if the tenant fails to pay the rent or commits a breach of covenant. A mortgagee has the right to recover possession from a defaulting mortgagor who is in possession. In general, such rights of entry cannot be enforced unless the court orders the defaulter to give up possession.