Article | 08 April 2026

“Knock, Knock … or Not?” The Curious Case of Forced Access in Injunctions

Emma Kelly explores the growing dispute over whether landlords can ever obtain forced access when tenants refuse entry.

She outlines how recent County Court cases pull in opposite directions on the scope of CPR 70.2A, and highlights arguments based on exclusive possession versus contractual consent to access.

Emma also details why this area of law is rapidly developing and far from settled.

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