Steps before court action and pre-action protocols
This content applies to England & Wales
Necessary steps under the pre-action protocols before taking action, and factors to consider before going to court.
Alternatives to court action
It is best to consider alternatives to court action because taking a case to court involves time, cost and stress.
Pre-action protocol objectives and sanctions
The aim of a pre-action protocol is to ensure that all reasonable steps have been taken to avoid the necessity of litigation.
Pre-action protocol for taking disrepair action
Procedure to follow before taking court action for disrepair and bad housing conditions, including fitness for habitation.
Pre-action protocol in debt cases
Procedure to follow before claiming payment of a debt potentially including rent and service charge arrears.
Pre-action Protocol for Judicial Review
Procedure to follow before challenging the lawfulness of decisions, actions or failure to act of public bodies.
