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Form 60.18 Application For An Order For Compensation For Loss Relating To The Family Home - Family Home Protection Act, 1976 Section 5(2)
This form, 60.18, is an application used within the Courts Service of Ireland system. It specifically requests a court order for compensation related to a loss concerning a family home. Use it when you have suffered a financial loss tied to your primary residence.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 60.18 Application For An Order For Compensation For Loss Relating To The Family Home - Family Home Protection Act, 1976 Section 5(2)
This form, 60.18, is an application used within the Courts Service of Ireland system. It specifically requests a court order for compensation related to a loss concerning a family home. Use it when you have suffered a financial loss tied to your primary residence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify which part of Section 5(2) your claim falls under.
- 2Failing to detail the exact monetary loss amount.
- 3Not clearly linking the loss directly to the 'family home'.
- 4Missing required supporting documentation (if applicable).
- 5Using outdated version of Form 60.18.
Plain English
If something has happened that caused you to lose money because of your family home, this is the paperwork to ask the Irish courts for payment. It formalises your request so a judge can decide if you deserve compensation under the Family Home Protection Act, 1976. This form covers losses specifically mentioned in Section 5(2) of that Act.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While no specific universal deadline is confirmed here, aim to submit it as soon as the loss occurs. Check local court requirements for strict cut-off dates.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You suffered a financial loss specifically related to your family home.
- You need the court to formally grant you an Order For Compensation.
- The loss must fall under the scope of the Family Home Protection Act, 1976, Section 5(2).
- Use this form when other general compensation claims forms do not fit the 'family home' criteria.
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Family Home Protection Act, 1976 Section 5(1)
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Deadline or filing window
While no specific universal deadline is confirmed here, aim to submit it as soon as the loss occurs. Check local court requirements for strict cut-off dates.
Before you submit
- 1Have you clearly stated the exact amount of compensation sought?
- 2Is your full name and address correct as per official records?
- 3Do you have documentation proving the loss (e.g., invoices, valuation)?
- 4Is the specific nature of the 'loss' fully described in the application details?
- 5Have you identified who caused the loss or against whom the compensation is due?
- 6Is the court/jurisdiction where this form is being submitted correct?
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 60.18 accurately.
- 2Attach supporting evidence relating to the home and the financial loss.
- 3Sign and date the application in the designated area.
- 4Submit the completed package to the relevant Courts Service office or via their online portal.
- 5Obtain a receipt or filing stamp confirming submission.
Known limitations
- 1The form only applies to losses covered under Section 5(2) of the Act; other types of loss require different forms.
- 2Not confirmed in official source: The maximum compensation amount is not stated directly on this application form alone.
- 3This application does not guarantee a successful award or payment from the liable party.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form (60.18) remains the standard application for compensation under the Family Home Protection Act, 1976, Section 5(2). Check the Courts Service of Ireland website for any recent updates to its layout or required attachments.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the specific date listed on the form is current.
- Check if any required supporting documents have changed (e.g., valuation reports).
- Verify the designated Courts Service contact details are still accurate.
- Ensure the title references 'Family Home Protection Act, 1976 Section 5(2)' exactly.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCAgency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 60.18
- SRCTitle Reference: Application For An Order For Compensation...
- SRCLegislation Cited: Family Home Protection Act, 1976 Section 5(2)
Common confusion points
Confusing 'loss' with just 'damage'; loss is financial impact, which damage causes.
Thinking this form covers all property issues; it must relate to the *family home*.
Not knowing whether to apply for compensation or an injunction (a court order stopping something).
Failing to specify *why* Section 5(2) applies instead of another section.
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