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A Landlord Affidavit of Residence is a sworn written statement by a landlord confirming that they reside, or have resided, at a specified property. It is used in proceedings where the landlord's residential status is legally relevant, such as possession claims relying on owner-occupation grounds under the Housing Act 1988, council tax liability disputes, or visa and immigration compliance checks.

Under Ground 1 of Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1988, a landlord may recover possession of a property they previously occupied as their main home, or which they require as their main home. This is a mandatory ground if proper notice was given before the tenancy began. An affidavit of residence may be required by the court to confirm the landlord's genuine intention to return.

The affidavit must be sworn before a person authorised under the Oaths Act 1978, such as a solicitor holding a current practising certificate, a commissioner for oaths, or a court officer. The witness administers the oath or affirmation, signs the jurat at the foot of the document, and confirms the date and place where the oath was taken.

Corroborating evidence strengthens the affidavit and may include utility bills, bank statements, GP or dentist registration letters, council tax demand notices, or electoral roll entries showing the landlord's name at the relevant address. Courts and third parties are more likely to accept an affidavit that is supported by independent documentary evidence of genuine occupation.

Yes. Landlords sometimes provide a sworn affidavit confirming that a tenant resides at a property when the tenant needs to evidence their address for visa applications or immigration checks. However, the landlord must be certain the facts are accurate, as a false statement in a sworn document carries criminal liability under the Perjury Act 1911.

If the affidavit is being used in possession proceedings, it must be filed at the relevant county court and comply with the Civil Procedure Rules 1998. For non-court purposes, such as providing evidence of residence for a licensing authority or a local council, the affidavit does not need to be filed but must still be properly sworn and executed to carry evidential weight.

Making a false statement in a sworn affidavit constitutes perjury under the Perjury Act 1911, which is a serious criminal offence carrying imprisonment of up to seven years. In civil proceedings, a false affidavit also risks sanctions including the striking out of a possession claim and an adverse costs order. The consequences are severe and courts treat sworn evidence seriously.

No. An affidavit of residence concerns personal facts about the landlord's own occupation or intentions, and must be sworn by the landlord personally. An agent cannot swear facts about the landlord's own residential status unless they have direct personal knowledge of those facts. Where an agent has relevant evidence, they should provide a separate witness statement or affidavit covering only what they personally know.