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Form No.21 Notice of Disclaimer of Lease
The Notice of Disclaimer of Lease is a legal document used to formally renounce or reject a lease agreement in Ireland. It is typically used when a party wants to terminate their obligations under a lease contract.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.21 Notice of Disclaimer of Lease
The Notice of Disclaimer of Lease is a legal document used to formally renounce or reject a lease agreement in Ireland. It is typically used when a party wants to terminate their obligations under a lease contract.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not completing all required sections, which can result in the disclaimer being rejected.
- 2Incorrect completion may result in lease still being legally binding
- 3Missing required information could delay processing
- 4Failure to notify all relevant parties may lead to disputes
- 5Not following proper service procedures could invalidate the disclaimer
Plain English
This form lets you officially end your responsibilities under a lease agreement in Ireland. It's like telling the other party you no longer want to be bound by the lease terms.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be submitted as soon as the decision to disclaim the lease is made to avoid ongoing obligations.
- 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 when you want to formally terminate a lease agreement
- Use when other dispute resolution methods have failed
- Use when specific lease conditions for disclaimer have been met
- Do not use for simple lease renewals or modifications
- Do not use for rent arrears disputes
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Situation: Lease renewal request
Why it matters: Different legal process
✓ Check before you continue: Confirm if you're ending or renewing
Likely form: Lease Renewal Notice
Situation: Rent payment dispute
Why it matters: Different legal process
✓ Check before you continue: Confirm if issue is payment or lease termination
Likely form: Notice of Rent Arrears
Situation: Property damage claim
Why it matters: Different legal process
✓ Check before you continue: Confirm if issue is damage or lease termination
Likely form: Notice of Property Damage
Situation: Subletting request
Why it matters: Different legal process
✓ Check before you continue: Confirm if you're transferring lease or ending it
Likely form: Notice of Assignment/Subletting
Deadline or filing window
There is typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be submitted as soon as the decision to disclaim the lease is made to avoid ongoing obligations.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of the form
- 2Include full property address and lease details
- 3Verify all parties' information is correct
- 4Ensure form is properly signed
- 5Check if any supporting documents are required
- 6Confirm the correct court office for submission
- 7Verify the current fee amount and payment method
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service of Ireland
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Prepare any required supporting documents
- 4Submit the form to the appropriate court office
- 5Pay any required filing fee
- 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
- 7Serve notice to all relevant parties as required
Known limitations
- 1Disclaimer may not be accepted if proper procedures are not followed
- 2Court approval may be required in certain situations
- 3Form may not be suitable for all types of leases
- 4Disclaimer does not automatically resolve all financial obligations
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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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Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name: No.21 Notice of Disclaimer of Lease
- SRCForm number: No.21
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose: To formally renounce lease obligations
- SRCFiling method: Court office submission
- SRCLegal status: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCRecent changes: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCFee requirements: Not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing disclaimer with simple lease termination
Not understanding when court approval is required
Misunderstanding the difference between disclaimer and surrender of lease
Not knowing which court office to submit to
Assuming the disclaimer automatically ends all obligations
Not properly serving notice to all relevant parties
Confusing the process with eviction proceedings
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