The Form N215 Certificate of Service of Prescribed Information is the Court form to be completed by a residential landlord when they have served on a tenant the “Prescribed Information” relating to a tenancy deposit.

What is a Form N215?

Form N215 is the Certificate of Service - a prescribed court form  used to prove that a document has been properly served on the other party.  The form confirms when, how and by whom the document was delivered. It is important for landlords to retain proof of service in case of any future disputes. 

Why do I need to complete this form?

If you have taken a deposit from your tenant(s), you are legally required to protect the deposit using one of the government authorised tenancy deposit schemes. You must also provide your tenant with  Prescribed information about the protection of the deposit within a strict time frame. Failure to comply can result in a fine of up to three times the deposit amount, and being prevented from serving a section 21 notice. 

Important Note: The Renters Rights Bill proposes to abolish Section 21 'no fault' evictions. Landlords will only be able to regain possession using strengthened section 8 grounds. This makes it even more important to comply with deposit protection rules and retain evidence.  

Further guidance and information on 'Prescribed Information' and tenancy deposits can be found here:

Prescribed Information about Deposit Protection

Guidance for Landlords on Tenancy Deposit Protection

How do I complete the form?

The document includes a link to the Government website where the form can be accessed, along with guidance on how to complete it correctly. You will need to include the name and address of the person served, the title of the documents served, the date and method of service and your name and signature.

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