Use this pack after correctly serving a notice confirming which deposit protection scheme you are using and/or a section 21 notice, and the tenant(s) have not vacated the premises within the time stipulated in the notice, you can use this pack to start court proceedings to obtain an order evicting your tenant(s).
The documents contained in this pack give you everything you must use in order to start court proceedings and obtain an order for possession. The pack contains all the court forms, letters and ancillary documents, such as schedules required to follow the court procedure and to claim back your costs, where your tenancy agreement states that the tenant(s) will be liable to pay for them.
You should begin the process by completing the document 'Form N5B - Claim for possession of property (accelerated procedure)' and send this to the court along with the associated covering letter 'Covering letter for claim form N5B (issuing claim at court)'.
If the tenant(s) fails to defend your claim in the prescribed time governed by the court procedure, you will need to use the 'Letter requesting judgment in default (accelerated possession procedure)' and, if your tenancy agreement states that the tenant(s) will be liable to pay for your costs, our 'Schedule of costs for applications to court to recover costs'.
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Use this covering letter to the court if you're a landlord applying for a possession order using the accelerated possession procedure for assured shorthold tenancy agreements. You will need to have already completed claim form N5B. This document can only be used for properties rented in England.
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