Stamp duty

As from the end of this year, the standard form of Notice of Issue for a possession claim will contain, under the heading ‘Evidence’ words to the following effect: ‘Some tenancy agreements attract the payment of stamp duty. If the agreement you wish to use as evidence in this claim is one of these, you must produce at the hearing evidence to show that the stamp duty has been paid. If you do not produce this evidence, your claim may be adjourned or dismissed.’