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Form 93.2 Order Determining Who Shall Be Tenant - Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982
This form officially determines who should be recognized as the tenant under a rental property in Ireland. It relates specifically to rules set out by the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982. You use this when there is a dispute over tenancy rights.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 93.2 Order Determining Who Shall Be Tenant - Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982
This form officially determines who should be recognized as the tenant under a rental property in Ireland. It relates specifically to rules set out by the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982. You use this when there is a dispute over tenancy rights.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not assume the tenancy is settled; always use this form if there is any doubt.
- 2Not clearly stating which party is the primary tenant.
- 3Using outdated property address details.
- 4Failing to sign and date the form correctly.
- 5Submitting it without a clear explanation of why the determination is needed.
Plain English
If you and someone else are renting a house or apartment, but you disagree on who the official tenant should be, you use this form. It helps settle that argument according to Irish housing law. This document makes the determination official with the Courts Service.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While no universal deadline applies, submit this as soon as a disagreement over who the tenant should be occurs. Prompt submission helps keep legal timelines moving forward.
- 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 this form when there is a disagreement about who legally qualifies as the tenant of a rented home in Ireland.
- Use it specifically under the rules of the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982.
- This applies to private rental properties, not necessarily public housing or commercial leases.
- It is used when tenancy rights are unclear between parties.
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Use this form or another form?
Dispute over who pays rent
This form focuses on *who* the tenant is, not just *what* they owe.
✓ Check if the dispute is about payment amount.
Not confirmed in official source (but likely related)
Application for new tenancy
If you are applying but someone else claims they should be the tenant, use this to resolve it first.
✓ Don't submit this before confirming who has the right to rent.
Change of tenant name/details
Use this if the tenancy itself is fine, but the recognized tenant needs updating on record.
✓ Check if the change impacts legal rights or just administrative details.
Deadline or filing window
While no universal deadline applies, submit this as soon as a disagreement over who the tenant should be occurs. Prompt submission helps keep legal timelines moving forward.
Before you submit
- 1All required fields on Form 93.2 are completed in black ink.
- 2Both the landlord/owner and the disputing party have signed the form.
- 3The property address is clearly written and matches official records.
- 4You have correctly identified the specific provision of the 1982 Act that applies to your case.
- 5Ensure supporting documentation (like lease agreements) is ready to attach.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 93.2 thoroughly.
- 2Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- 3Attach copies of relevant evidence (e.g., tenancy agreement, correspondence).
- 4Submit the completed package to the appropriate local Court office.
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not determine the *amount* of rent owed; it determines *who* is legally responsible for paying it.
- 2It is specific to private rentals and may not cover properties under specific local authority schemes without further context.
- 3The Courts Service of Ireland will review this, but submission does not guarantee a ruling in your favour.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The exact fee payable with the form is not listed on the name/number alone.
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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 is active and relates to the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982. It remains the standard document for determining tenancy status.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for any updates to the specific wording regarding 'Private Rented Dwellings'.
- Verify the current date/revision number printed on the form.
- Confirm that the reference to the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982 is accurate.
- Ensure no new clauses have been added concerning specific types of housing (e.g., short-term rentals).
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 02/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Body: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 93.2
- SRCAct Reference: Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982
- SRCPurpose: Officially determines tenant status in private rentals.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The specific jurisdiction/court level it must be filed with.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Tenant' with 'Occupier': The form determines legal tenancy, which is broader than just someone living there.
Thinking it applies everywhere: It focuses on the 1982 Act; other laws might govern specific situations (e.g., mortgage-backed rentals).
Who must sign? Both parties involved in the dispute usually need to sign, not just the landlord.
Assuming a simple lease is enough: Even with a written lease, this form may be needed if that lease has ambiguities.
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