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Form 2I – Landlord and Tenant Civil Bill
Form 2I is the Landlord and Tenant Civil Bill issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form when starting a legal case related to renting property in Ireland. It officially kicks off proceedings between a landlord and their tenant.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 2I – Landlord and Tenant Civil Bill
Form 2I is the Landlord and Tenant Civil Bill issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form when starting a legal case related to renting property in Ireland. It officially kicks off proceedings between a landlord and their tenant.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you correctly identify who is bringing the case (the claimant) and who they are suing.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the property address/Lease details
- 3Failing to clearly state the nature of the dispute
- 4Not signing and dating the form properly
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local court office
Plain English
This form starts the official court process for disputes involving landlords and tenants. Think of it as the paperwork that tells the courts, 'We have an issue regarding this rental property.' You use it when you need the courts to step in to resolve disagreements.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While no strict deadline is confirmed from the form name alone, file this as soon as possible after the dispute reaches a point where court action is necessary.
- 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 need to start a formal legal case about renting property.
- It kicks off proceedings between the landlord and their tenant.
- Select this if your issue requires a Civil Bill rather than another specific tribunal application.
- This is the go-to document for most general tenancy disputes.
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Starting a case about rent arrears
This is the standard form used to begin court action against a tenant for unpaid rent.
✓ Ensure you state the exact amount owed in the relevant section.
Disputing a repair notice from your landlord
Even if you are the tenant, you use this form to formally challenge what the landlord claims regarding repairs.
✓ Clearly detail why the landlord's claim is incorrect or unreasonable.
Landlord seeking possession (eviction)
This is the primary document used by a landlord to ask the District Court for permission to evict a tenant.
✓ Make sure you list the correct property address and tenancy start date.
Tenant challenging unfair rent increase
If your landlord has increased the rent, this form allows you to formally contest that increase in court.
✓ You must provide evidence supporting why the new rent is too high for the property.
A dispute over security deposit return
Use this when there is a disagreement about how much of the security deposit should be returned after moving out.
✓ State clearly what amount you believe is fair to receive back.
Deadline or filing window
While no strict deadline is confirmed from the form name alone, file this as soon as possible after the dispute reaches a point where court action is necessary.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all boxes completely; leave no fields blank unless explicitly allowed.
- 2Ensure both the Landlord and Tenant names are spelled exactly right.
- 3Verify the correct property address is listed for the subject of the dispute.
- 4Check that you have paid the required filing fee (or noted payment method).
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 2I thoroughly.
- 2Attach any supporting documents (e.g., tenancy agreement, rent receipts) to the form.
- 3Pay the prescribed court filing fee.
- 4Submit the completed package to the relevant District or Circuit Court office.
- 5Obtain a stamped copy confirming receipt.
Known limitations
- 1This form initiates the case; it does not settle the dispute itself.
- 2The specific hearing date is not guaranteed upon submission.
- 3It does not replace other required notices (e.g., Notice of Termination).
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There may be variations based on tenancy type.
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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 Form 2I for starting a Landlord and Tenant Civil Bill. It remains the primary document to initiate disputes between landlords and tenants in Irish courts.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date at the top of the form for currency.
- Verify if any specific section headings have changed recently.
- Ensure you are using the latest version available on the Courts Service website.
- Confirm the required fee amount matches the current court schedule.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 13/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 2ILandlord and Tenant Civil Bill
- SRCPurpose: To start a tenancy dispute case in court
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific fee schedule details
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Plaintiff' vs. 'Defendant': The Landlord is usually the Plaintiff.
Not knowing which specific court to file in (District vs. Circuit).
Thinking filling it out means the case is over; it just starts.
Mistaking this for a simple letter—it is a formal legal document.
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