This  Form N5  Claim Form - Guidance on Completing Claim for Possession of Property should be used for landlords as a guide when submitting a claim for possession of residential property. 

What is a Form N5?

It is a court form used alongside Form N119 (Particulars of Claim), when a landlord is seeking a court order for possession of a residential property  let on assured shorthold tenancy.  This route is typically used when possession is sought under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988, citing specific legal grounds. 

When Can I Use This Form?

Before applying to court, a landlord must serve the tenant with a valid Section 8 Notice, specifying the grounds for possession and the date after which court proceedings may begin.

More information on Section 8 Notices can be found here: Obtaining Possession under Section 8 Housing Act 1988.

How Do I Complete the Form?

If the claim is solely for rent arrears, you may use the Possession Claim Online service, available here - Possession Claim Online: recover property - GOV.UK.

For claims involving multiple or other grounds, you must use the paper-based form which can be downloaded here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-n5-claim-form-for-possession-of-property.

The document provides a brief overview of the possession process, including where to access the relevant forms and general guidance on how to complete them.

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