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Schedule of Debt for Money Claims
If you want your claim to read clearly from the start, a proper schedule of debt helps you show exactly what the tenant owes and how you have calculated it.
For a more focused explanation and the next practical step, read tenant not paying rent in the UK.
For the wider background and full process, read landlord money claim guide.
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Schedule of Debt Guide
A clear breakdown of what your tenant owes makes your claim easier to understand and more likely to succeed. Here's how to create one.
Why You Need a Schedule of Debt
A Schedule of Debt is your evidence that you've calculated the claim correctly. Judges expect to see clear, itemised breakdowns. A well-prepared schedule shows the court how you reached the figure and makes the claim easier for a tenant to follow and harder to dispute.
Shows Your Working
Judges can verify your calculation. Transparency builds credibility.
Harder to Dispute
Clear breakdowns leave less room for the tenant to argue about amounts.
Protocol Compliant
Pre-Action Protocol expects itemised breakdowns in debt claims.
Example Schedule of Debt
Rent Arrears
| Period | Rent Due | Paid | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | £1,200.00 | £1,200.00 | £0.00 |
| April 2025 | £1,200.00 | £600.00 | £600.00 |
| May 2025 | £1,200.00 | £0.00 | £1,800.00 |
| June 2025 | £1,200.00 | £0.00 | £3,000.00 |
| Rent Arrears Total | £3,000.00 | ||
Damage Costs
| Item | Reference | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet replacement (lounge) | Invoice - Exhibit 3 | £650.00 |
| Wall repair and repaint | Invoice - Exhibit 4 | £280.00 |
| Damage Total | £930.00 | |
Summary
| Rent Arrears | £3,000.00 |
| Damage Costs | £930.00 |
| Interest (8% from due dates) | £142.50 |
| TOTAL CLAIMED | £4,072.50 |
Keep it simple: Use clear columns, round numbers where appropriate, and reference supporting documents. The judge should be able to follow your calculation in seconds.
Tips for Creating Your Schedule
Do:
- Use a clear table format
- Include dates for everything
- Show running balances
- Reference supporting evidence
- Calculate interest separately
- Include a clear total
Don't:
- ✗Lump everything into one figure
- ✗Forget to show payments received
- ✗Include items you can't evidence
- ✗Round up unfairly
- ✗Make calculation errors
- ✗Use confusing formatting
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