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Form 2C – Ejectment Civil Bill (Non-payment of rent)
This is Form 2C from the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically relates to an Ejectment Civil Bill when a tenant has failed to pay their rent. Use this form to start the legal process of removing someone from a property.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 2C – Ejectment Civil Bill (Non-payment of rent)
This is Form 2C from the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically relates to an Ejectment Civil Bill when a tenant has failed to pay their rent. Use this form to start the legal process of removing someone from a property.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to clearly state that the issue is 'Non-payment of rent' on the main declaration section.
- 2Incorrectly stating the exact amount of rent owed.
- 3Failing to accurately name the tenant or property address.
- 4Not attaching supporting evidence of unpaid rent (e.g., bank statements).
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local court jurisdiction.
Plain English
If you are a landlord and your tenant hasn't paid the rent, this is the official paperwork to kick off court action. It tells the courts that you need an order to make them leave the property. Think of it as your formal request for eviction based on unpaid rent in Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While there isn't a universal deadline listed here, filing as soon as arrears occur prevents delays. Check your specific lease terms for any contractual notice periods.
- 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
- Use this form when you own property and your tenant has not paid their agreed rent.
- This is for starting an Ejectment Civil Bill, meaning you want a court order to remove them.
- It applies specifically to cases where the reason for removal is non-payment of rent.
- Do not use this if the issue is breach of lease terms other than just rent.
- Use it when you need the courts to enforce eviction.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Tenant refuses to leave (No rent owed)
The core process is Ejectment, but the *reason* changes.
✓ Check the specific reason code on the form.
Dispute over property repairs/condition
If the dispute isn't just money, another form might cover repair claims first.
✓ Review the Courts Service guidance for 'Breach of Covenant'.
Tenant is subletting illegally
Even if rent is paid, illegal subletting can trigger an Ejectment Bill.
✓ Confirm the lease allows subletting.
Landlord/Tenant relationship unclear
You might need a general Summons or Civil Bill form instead of this specific 2C.
✓ Check if you have a signed tenancy agreement.
Deadline or filing window
While there isn't a universal deadline listed here, filing as soon as arrears occur prevents delays. Check your specific lease terms for any contractual notice periods.
Before you submit
- 1Have you clearly stated the full name and address of the tenant? (The person being evicted)
- 2Is the correct property address detailed in the 'Subject Property' section?
- 3Are the exact dates/periods for which rent is unpaid clearly documented?
- 4Have you confirmed the amount owed matches your rental ledger?
- 5Is there a clear declaration stating this is an Ejectment Civil Bill due to Non-payment of Rent?
- 6Did you sign and date the form yourself (or have an authorised agent do so)?
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 2C thoroughly.
- 2Sign and date the document clearly at the designated spot(s).
- 3Make photocopies of the fully completed form for your own records (at least two copies).
- 4Submit the original copy to the relevant District Court office or via the online portal.
- 5Ensure you receive a stamped acknowledgement receipt from the Courts Service.
Known limitations
- 1This form only initiates the claim; it does not guarantee eviction. The judge must agree with your case.
- 2The specific court where you file is determined by the property's location, not necessarily your address.
- 3If the tenant has a valid counterclaim (e.g., claiming repairs were never done), this form alone might be insufficient.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify if it must be filed alongside a Notice of Termination.
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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->Form 2C is the standard document for starting an Ejectment Civil Bill when a tenant owes rent to the landlord. It initiates the formal legal process within the Irish courts.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date printed on the top right corner for the latest revision.
- Verify that the required section headings match current Courts Service templates.
- Ensure the designated fields for 'Rent Amount' and 'Period Owing' are still present.
- Confirm the required signature blocks (Landlord/Agent) haven't been moved or removed.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Identifier: Form 2C
- SRCPurpose: Ejectment Civil Bill initiation
- SRCTrigger Condition: Non-payment of Rent
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific mandatory supporting documents required at filing.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Whether the form must be accompanied by a formal Notice of Termination.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a simple 'Notice of Termination' (which is just a warning, not a court action).
Not clearly distinguishing between arrears (rent unpaid) versus breach of other covenants.
Filing the form in the wrong jurisdiction/court office for that specific property.
Assuming the form automatically proves the debt; you must provide evidence to back up the figures.
Using it when the tenancy agreement is verbal and lacks clear rent terms.
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