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Form N5B Wales: drafting guidance for accelerated possession of standard occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, including CPR 55 requirements, notices, deposits, licensing and supporting documents

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These drafting notes are intended to help complete claim form N5B Wales when a private landlord of a residential dwelling in Wales has issued notice to end a standard occupation contract and plans to seek possession through the accelerated possession route. For wider guidance on occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (RH(W)A 2016), consult the following Practice Notes:

  • Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016—terminating standard occupation contracts and recovering possession
  • Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016—a summary of the key provisions

How to use these drafting notes

Form N5B Wales should be used to bring a possession claim for a residential property in Wales let on a standard occupation contract using the accelerated possession procedure. These drafting notes apply solely to completing Form N5B Wales. For information on the standard possession procedure for a Welsh dwelling, see Practice Note: Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016—terminating standard occupation contracts and recovering possession — Possession proceedings—CPR 55.

Different claim forms are required to obtain possession of a private sector residential property located in England. For more guidance, see Practice Notes: Terminating assured and assured shorthold tenancies—pre-Renters' Rights Act position and Private sector assured...

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