F1PART 55POSSESSION CLAIMS

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II–ACCELERATED POSSESSION CLAIMS OF PROPERTY LET ON AN ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY

Claim referred to judge55.15

1

On receipt of the defence the court will—

a

send a copy to the claimant; and

b

refer the claim and defence to a judge.

2

Where the period set out in rule 55.14 has expired without the defendant filing a defence—

a

the claimant may file a written request for an order for possession; and

b

the court will refer that request to a judge.

3

Where the defence is received after the period set out in rule 55.14 has expired but before a request is filed in accordance with paragraph (2), paragraph (1) will still apply.

4

Where—

a

the period set out in rule 55.14 has expired without the defendant filing a defence; and

b

the claimant has not made a request for an order for possession under paragraph (2) within 3 months after the expiry of the period set out in rule 55.14,

  • the claim will be stayed.