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Form 93.4 Order Under Section 12 (4) - Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982
This is Form 93.4, issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates specifically to housing under the Private Rented Dwellings Act 1982. You use this form when an official 'Order' needs to be made under Section 12 (4) of that Act.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 93.4 Order Under Section 12 (4) - Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982
This is Form 93.4, issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates specifically to housing under the Private Rented Dwellings Act 1982. You use this form when an official 'Order' needs to be made under Section 12 (4) of that Act.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you clearly state which specific part of Section 12 (4) applies to your case.
- 2Failing to reference the correct section (12(4))
- 3Missing details about the specific private rented dwelling
- 4Submitting the form too late after the housing issue arose
- 5Incorrectly identifying who is applying for the order
Plain English
Think of this as a formal request or notification related to renting property in Ireland. It signals something specific has happened regarding a private rental dwelling. The Courts Service uses it to officially record and act upon certain housing situations.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The required deadline is not confirmed in official source, but submission should happen as soon as the triggering event 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 this form when a specific 'Order' must be issued under Section 12 (4) of the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982.
- Use it when a formal decision regarding a private rental property needs to be documented by the Courts Service.
- It is used specifically for matters falling under the scope of the Private Rented Dwellings legislation, not general landlord/tenant disputes alone.
- If you are applying for something else (like an eviction notice or rent review), check if a different form number is required first.
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Use this form or another form?
General Tenancy Dispute
Used for standard applications, not specifically Section 12(4) orders
✓ Check the specific requirement of your case.
Rent Review Application
If the order is *about* rent but isn't strictly under S12(4), this might be needed
✓ Verify if the Act section dictates Form 93.4.
Eviction Notice Filing
Used for initiating eviction proceedings, which may lead to a Section 12(4) Order
✓ See if your case needs the *order* or the *application* form.
CRO Registration Change
If the property owner/landlord registration is the main issue, check CRO forms first
✓ The Courts Service handles the order, but the CRO tracks the entity.
Deadline or filing window
The required deadline is not confirmed in official source, but submission should happen as soon as the triggering event occurs.
Before you submit
- 1All required sections of Form 93.4 must be fully completed in pen or typed format.
- 2The applicant/petitioner details must match official records (e.g., CRO registration).
- 3Ensure the full address of the private rented dwelling is clearly stated.
- 4Verify that the specific grounds for the Section 12(4) Order are detailed and justified.
- 5Signatures must be present where indicated, including the date of signing.
- 6If submitting digitally, check that all required supporting documents are attached.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 93.4 thoroughly using black or blue ink.
- 2Attach all relevant evidence supporting the need for the Section 12(4) Order (e.g., tenancy agreement, correspondence).
- 3Submit the completed form to the designated Courts Service office or via the online portal.
- 4Pay any required court filing fee at the time of submission.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed and stamped Form 93.4 for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only initiates or documents the *Order*; it does not guarantee the Order will be granted by the court.
- 2The specific requirements of Section 12 (4) are context-dependent; ensure you meet all preconditions for that section.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The exact fee amount payable may vary depending on the local Circuit Court jurisdiction.
- 4If the case involves multiple properties, check if a separate Form 93.4 is needed per dwelling or if one covers several.
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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 is Form 93.4. It remains the standard document for formal orders relating to private rented housing under the 1982 Act. Check the latest publication date on the Courts Service of Ireland website for any recent amendments.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the current date and version number printed on Form 93.4.
- Check if there have been any changes to the required signatory fields or court stamps.
- Verify that the specific reference to Section 12 (4) is correctly cited in the form's header.
- Ensure all mandatory boxes/sections related to 'Private Rented Dwellings Act 1982' are present and accounted for.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 02/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 93.4
- SRCRelates to: Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982
- SRCSpecific Legal Basis: Order Under Section 12 (4)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The specific court level required for filing.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Order' with 'Application': You are asking the court to *make* an Order using this form.
Not knowing the exact Act section: Ensure you aren't confusing Section 12(4) with another relevant clause in the Private Rented Dwellings Act 1982.
Who signs it? Sometimes the applicant signs, sometimes a solicitor does—check local court rules.
What happens if the dispute is about repairs vs. tenancy rights? The specific nature of the issue dictates how you fill out Form 93.4.
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