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Form 93.9 Notice Of Application For A Stay Of Execution Or Postponement Of Date Of Possession - Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act, 1982 Section 18
This form allows someone to formally apply for a Stay of Execution or a Postponement of the Date of Possession under Section 18 of the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act, 1982. Use this when you need time before a landlord can legally take possession of your rented property.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 93.9 Notice Of Application For A Stay Of Execution Or Postponement Of Date Of Possession - Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act, 1982 Section 18
This form allows someone to formally apply for a Stay of Execution or a Postponement of the Date of Possession under Section 18 of the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act, 1982. Use this when you need time before a landlord can legally take possession of your rented property.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to detail *why* you need the stay or postponement; vague reasons are often rejected.
- 2Failing to cite Section 18 correctly.
- 3Not attaching proof of the possession date notice.
- 4Incomplete contact details for both tenant and landlord.
- 5Submitting it too late (after the court has already ruled).
Plain English
If a landlord is set to evict you or take back your rental home, use this form to ask the Courts Service for a pause button. You are asking the court to either stop the eviction completely (Stay) or push the date back a bit (Postpone).
Submission Date
- Filing date: The application must be filed well in advance of the scheduled Date of Possession. Check your court documents for the exact deadline window.
- 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 time before your landlord can legally take possession of your home.
- You are applying for either a 'Stay of Execution' (a complete halt) or a 'Postponement' (a delay).
- This applies under Section 18 of the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act, 1982.
- Use this when you cannot agree on a date with your landlord.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Landlord/Tenant Dispute
If you are filing a general dispute outside of possession dates.
✓ Check the form title first.
Notice of Termination
If you are just notifying them, not asking for a delay on an existing date.
✓ See if the application is pre-emptive or reactive.
Application for Possession Order
If the landlord has already applied to the Court and you are responding to that order.
✓ Check who initiated the action.
Deadline or filing window
The application must be filed well in advance of the scheduled Date of Possession. Check your court documents for the exact deadline window.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all sections completely; leave nothing blank if possible.
- 2Ensure you state clearly whether you want a 'Stay of Execution' or a 'Postponement'.
- 3Include your full address and contact details accurately.
- 4Attach any supporting documents (e.g., proof of income, job offer).
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 93.9 clearly in black ink.
- 2Gather necessary evidence to support your request for delay/pause.
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office (or via designated online portal).
- 4Keep a copy of the fully signed and dated form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only relates to possession under Section 18; it is not for rent arrears disputes alone.
- 2The court's decision on granting the Stay or Postponement is final (though appeal is possible).
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There might be specific local county-level variations requiring extra paperwork.
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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 the standard application form for requesting a delay or pause on eviction proceedings under Irish housing law. It relates specifically to private rented dwellings.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for any updated dates or references to specific housing schemes (e.g., HAP).
- Verify if there is a new reference number for the Act, though 1982 seems standard.
- Ensure the section referencing 'Private Rented Dwellings' is clearly present.
- Confirm the required signature block details match current Courts Service standards.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 02/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 93.9
- SRCAct Referenced: Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act, 1982
- SRCSection Applied: Section 18
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact required submission method (postal vs. online portal).
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Stay' vs. 'Postponement': A Stay stops everything; a Postponement just moves the date forward or backward.
Not knowing which specific Courts Service office handles your area/case.
Thinking this form is for rent reduction, when it is specifically about *when* possession happens.
Forgetting to state clearly *why* you need the delay.
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