Small Claims Court for Lodgers and Licensees

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As a tenant, licensee or lodger, you start a claim by filling in a claim form (N1). Claim forms are available from local courts, and from HM Courts and Tribunals service at www.justice.gov.uk.

You may be able to claim interest on your claim against your landlord or letting agent. If so, you must include interest in the amount you are claiming on the claim form. There is a specific form of words you should use to do this. For more information about claiming interest, see the guidance notes that come with the claim form.

Some claims for a fixed amount of money can be started online at www.moneyclaim.gov.uk. Usually, claims will be issued, printed and sent to the defendant on the day the claim is submitted. Court fees for online claims must be paid by credit or debit card.


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