CPR - 52nd Update
The amendments will be previewed on the ‘What’s New’ page on the CPR website. This page will be available shortly.
A brief description of the amendments follows:
Amendments in relation to the Low Value Road Traffic Accident Personal Injury Scheme which come into force on 30th April 2010
Amendments in relation to the registered charge which come into force on 1st April 2010
Amendments in relation to a change in terminology which come into force on 1st April 2010
Part 8 Alternative Procedures for Claims:
PD8B Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims in Road Traffic Accidents – Stage 3 Procedure; and
Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims in Road Traffic Accidents
Amendments are made to allow for the early notification of low value road traffic accident claims electronically in accordance with the Pre Action Protocol. Where the claim continues through stages 1 and 2, but cannot be agreed the claims will proceed to court by way of a modified Part 8 process set out in PD8B.
Amendments are made to Part 45 Fixed Costs and Part 36 Offers to Settle, and Part 44 General Rules about Costs to accommodate the scheme. Other consequential amendments are made to Parts 14, 21, 27, 48, and Practice Directions 2B, 4, 8, 14, Costs PD, PD52 and the Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury Claims.
The new process applies to claims for accidents occurring on or after 30 April 2010.
Part 55 Possession Claims
Amendments are made to require claimant to notify a registered proprietor of a registered charge where a residential mortgage possession claim is started under Part 55 of the CPR.
Part 55 Possession Claims, PD65 Anti-Social Behaviour and Harassment and PAP Possession Claims based on Rent Arrears
Amendments are made to reflect the new term “private registered provider of social housing” as a consequence of the implementation of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.
Changes to forms
N210B is introduced (RTA claims)
Forms N150 (amended pursuant to changes made in the 51st Update)
N5B, N5C, N7D, N11B, N119, N119A, N122 have been amended (in relation to changes in terminology and to allow further information to be provided in relation to Tenancy Deposit Schemes)
