Applying to Court for Possession — Standard Procedure
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Claim Forms N5 and N119 Plus PCOL
Using the court form wizard, you can download claim forms N5 and N119 (standard procedure) and guidance for completing the possession claim online (PCOL).
Certificate That Rent Statement Part of Business Records
section 9, Civil Evidence Act 1995 which provides that the records of a business (which includes a rent statement) may be given as evidence in court "without further proof"
Application For Leave To Transfer For High Court Enforcement Officer
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