99A.2 Excluding Order - Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 Section 3

What this form is for

• • Use this form when seeking to remove someone from your home due to safety concerns
• • Apply when there is evidence of threatening behavior or domestic violence
• • Use when other measures like mediation have failed
• • Use when you need immediate court intervention to protect yourself or others
• • Don't use for routine property disputes without safety implications

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, as it's typically filed when safety concerns arise. However, applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure timely court intervention.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form
• • Include personal identification details for all parties
• • Document specific safety concerns with dates and times
• • Attach any relevant evidence of threats or violence
• • Verify you're submitting to the correct court district
• • Obtain necessary signatures if required
• • Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official form from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
3. 3Gather supporting evidence such as police reports, medical records, or witness statements
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate District Court
5. 5Attend the scheduled court hearing with all documentation
6. 6Follow up with the court if you don't receive confirmation within a reasonable time

Known limitations

• • This form cannot guarantee an excluding order will be granted
• • The court may require additional evidence before making a decision
• • An excluding order doesn't automatically resolve underlying legal issues
• • The form may not be suitable for complex family law situations
• • Legal advice may be necessary for complicated cases