Form Rents 2 lets landlords and tenants served with a notice proposing a variation in the terms of a statutory periodic tenancy apply for a determination, and it is published on GOV.UK.
Key facts
- Who: Landlords and tenants who have been served with a notice proposing a variation in the terms of a statutory periodic tenancy
- From: Already in force
- Source: Apply for a determination of a proposed change to a statutory periodic tenancy: Form Rents 2
Landlords and tenants who have been served with a notice proposing a variation in the terms of a statutory periodic tenancy can use Form Rents 2 to apply for a determination.
GOV.UK links to more information about rent cases and what happens when an application is made. It also links to other court and tribunal forms by category, and explains how HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) uses the personal information people give when they fill in a form.
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If the form still does not open, HMCTS forms can be contacted at hmctsforms@justice.gov.uk. Anyone who needs a printed version is told to contact their local court.
What this means for landlords and tenants
If you have been served with a notice proposing a variation in the terms of a statutory periodic tenancy, Form Rents 2 is available for applying for a determination. GOV.UK's rent cases information explains what happens when you apply.
Sources
- Apply for a determination of a proposed change to a statutory periodic tenancy: Form Rents 2, GOV.UK, HM Courts and Tribunals Service