mmm Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi For the first time I have to apply for possession and have completed N5B forms. My problem is getting it to Court. My local County Court has closed it's counter to the public except by appointment. Phoned for appointment to deliver forms but was told they won't open to receive possession claims. I asked how to deliver it and was told each bundle needed to be in a ring binder, each clearly labelled, and deposited in their external drop box. Really? Any advice on how to attach documents, and deliver to Court, would be really helpful (are treasury tags, file dividers, ring binders necessary?). Also does it have to be my local court or could I use another nearby? Help please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortitia Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I try to keep all this in a ring binder (99p at The Range). Set it all out with dividers. Make sure you put the claim no on every page. Put whole thing in a large envelope and put in drop box addressed to the court. Sounds mad but it does work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thank you so much for that guidance, really helpful. I'm probably being very dense, but how do I get a claim number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampa Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 You don't, the court will assign a number when it processes the claim and any further paperwork you get from the court will then have the claim number. Don't forget to include with the form copies of: AST(First and last if ever renewed) section 21 proof of service prescribed info deposit certificate court fee That will give you a nice fat bundle and you need to supply the court with a one and another for each named adult on the tenancy agreement which the court then forward on to them. Don't forge to keep a copy for for yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I'm really grateful for your help. Thank you very much. The process is daunting and unpleasant with very little information for first timers. Thanks again for your invaluable help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Sorry - could I ask another question please about first and last AST. Tenancy started in 2000 with me as landlord. In 2010 my son became landlord (same tenant, same flat). Did a new tenancy begin in 2010? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampa Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 If there is a change of ownership with a rental property you don't need give a new contract but the new landlord does need to supply the tenant his name and an address for the serving of services (section 48). If there has only been one written contract that is all that needs to be included in the pack but if extra ones given you need to include the last one signed as well. You may need to include a short letter explaining the change in ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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