Form N5 - Claim for possession of property (rent arrears only)

If you're looking to regain possession of a residential property let under an assured or assured shorthold tenancy, you can use this form to apply for a court order for possession solely on the grounds of rent arrears.

This form must given be after you've sent the tenants a valid 'section 8' notice (seeking possession due to rent arrears) and the tenants haven't left or paid the arrears by the deadline given in that notice.

This form must be completed together with Form N119 and a schedule of rent arrears. You can use our documents Form N119 - Particulars of claim (rent arrears only) and Schedule of rent arrears for form N119 to do this. Once all these documents are completed, you can start your possession claim by sending them to the relevant court. You will have to pay a court fee.

If you've been told that your tenants have been granted breathing space under the debt respite scheme, you can't send either form during this period without first getting a court's permission.

This document must not be used for claims using the accelerated possession procedure - use our document Form N5B - Claim for possession of property (accelerated procedure) instead.

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