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Form 60.19 Order Of Compensation For Loss Relating To Family Home - Family Home Protection Act 1976
This form, the Order Of Compensation For Loss Relating To Family Home (Form 60.19), is used under the Family Home Protection Act 1976. It formally requests a payment from the relevant body for damage sustained to a primary family residence.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 60.19 Order Of Compensation For Loss Relating To Family Home - Family Home Protection Act 1976
This form, the Order Of Compensation For Loss Relating To Family Home (Form 60.19), is used under the Family Home Protection Act 1976. It formally requests a payment from the relevant body for damage sustained to a primary family residence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify which part of the Family Home Protection Act 1976 applies to your claim.
- 2Failing to attach supporting evidence (quotes/photos).
- 3Incorrectly stating the nature of the 'loss'.
- 4Not clearly identifying the property address on CRO records.
- 5Submitting it to the wrong Court Service office.
Plain English
If your main home has suffered loss or damage, you use this form to ask for financial compensation. This process relates directly to protections granted by Irish law under the Family Home Protection Act 1976. It sets out the official request for that payment.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single universal deadline listed here. The submission should happen as soon as reasonably possible after the loss occurs.
- 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 need to claim payment for damage done to your main family home.
- The loss relates specifically to a 'Family Home' as defined by the Act.
- This is used to formally request an 'Order Of Compensation'.
- Use this when seeking money from the relevant body, not just repairs.
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Use this form or another form?
Damage to rental property (not primary residence)
The specific definition of 'Family Home' matters greatly
✓ Check if your property qualifies first
Claiming compensation for debt owed on the home
Compensation type differs from physical loss
✓ Confirm nature of financial loss
May require a different claim form
General court application (not just family home)
The scope of the request must be clearly defined
✓ Ensure your issue isn't broader than 'Loss Relating To Family Home'
Look for a general Civil Application Form
Claiming under a different Act (e.g., Defamation)
This form is tied to the 1976 Act
✓ Verify the legislation cited in your claim
Check the specific Act number required
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline listed here. The submission should happen as soon as reasonably possible after the loss occurs.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all sections completely; do not leave blanks unless explicitly noted.
- 2Attach proof of ownership or primary residency documentation.
- 3Include evidence detailing the loss (photos, repair quotes).
- 4Sign and date every page where a signature line appears.
- 5Ensure you have identified who is owed the compensation (the claimant).
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 60.19 thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Gather all supporting documentation related to the damage/loss.
- 3Submit the completed form and evidence to the relevant Courts Service office.
- 4Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your records.
- 5Pay any required filing fee (if specified on the form).
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee approval; it only requests the Order.
- 2The maximum compensation amount is not confirmed in this source view, check the form details.
- 3It applies specifically to loss related to the *Family Home*, not just any property.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The exact body receiving the claim (e.g., a specific court registry) is not specified here.
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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 remains the standard request for compensation under the Family Home Protection Act 1976. Always check the latest version on the Courts Service of Ireland website.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if any changes have been made to the definition of 'Family Home' since printing.
- Verify the current reference number (must be 60.19).
- Confirm if there are new required supporting document checklists listed on the form itself.
- Look for updated contact details for the Courts Service intake office.
- Ensure the relevant Act citation is correct: Family Home Protection Act 1976.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCAgency is Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS).
- SRCForm Number is 60.19.
- SRCGoverning Legislation is Family Home Protection Act 1976.
- SRCPurpose is to request an 'Order Of Compensation'.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The specific jurisdiction/county court it must be filed in.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Loss' with 'Damage': Loss can be financial depreciation, not just physical breakage.
Not knowing who is responsible: You must know which body/party should pay the compensation.
Submitting it to the wrong office: Ensure it goes to a court that handles family matters or property claims.
Assuming approval: Filing this form starts the process; it doesn't mean you get paid immediately.
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