Applying to Court for Possession — Accelerated Procedure
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Council Should Have Explained Court Fees To Tenant
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A common problem with seeking a possession order from the court is not only establishing the validity of notices but also the many adjournments that can occur. This article is guidance about adjournments and postponement of possession.
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This page looks at using the Possession Claim Online service (PCOL). It includes screenshots of a sample completed claim to follow through and guides on documentation to send to the court before the hearing.
Completing N5B Accelerated Possession Claim Form – England
You can use the accelerated possession procedure to commence proceedings after a section 21 notice and have a copy of the necessary tenancy agreements. This usually means there will be no hearing, and the order for possession will be done on the papers.
Practice Direction 55C Phasing Out
Practice Direction 55C was brought in last year to ease back into possession proceedings after they were suspended during the pandemic.
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Landlords have filed thousands of repossession claims with the courts during the COVID-19 pandemic despite an eviction ban and please for forbearance from the government.
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Related Forms
Accelerated Possession Claim N5B
The accelerated possession procedure is the form to use where you have served a section 21 notice, want only to seek possession (no money claim), and have written agreements for all tenancies.
Application For Leave To Transfer For High Court Enforcement Officer
This is a covering letter that would be sent in with a claim form for possession (N5, N119 or N5B) seeking permission to transfer enforcement if possession is ordered. With this covering letter your still not bound to us the High Court as it would still need transferring.
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Court Form Wizard (England)
Court form wizard finds the best court form for possession after service of section 8 or section 21 notice.