N119 form (particulars of claim)

GOV.UK's N119 page is titled "Give details of a claim for possession of a rented residential property". It says to use the form with Form N5 to tell a court why you are seeking possession.

GOV.UK's N5 page says you must use the N5 with a particulars of claim form, and lists N119, N120 (mortgaged residential premises) and N121 (trespassers) for different types of claim. RepeatForm does not tell you which form your claim needs.

GOV.UK's update history for the N119 page lists "Updated form and guidance" on 1 May 2026, and a fix on 11 May 2026 to the Welsh version's question 6 date field. The page was last updated on 11 May 2026.

GOV.UK's guide to repossessing a privately rented property says part 1 of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, and that landlords cannot use section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 to seek possession. RepeatForm does not say what applies to you. Read the GOV.UK pages.

GOV.UK's N119 page says that if you are making a claim for possession because of unpaid rent (and no other reason), you can use the online service instead.

GOV.UK's guide describes two ways to apply for a possession order:

• ✓The Possession Claim Online service (PCOL), if you are evicting your tenant only for owing you rent. GOV.UK says you can use the paper-based service if you prefer.
• ✓The paper-based service, if you need to evict your tenant for another reason under section 8, using the N5 and N119.

GOV.UK's N119 page offers:

• ✓Particulars of claim for possession: Form N119, a PDF of 9 pages, with a Welsh version
• ✓Notes for guidance to complete particulars of claim (N119A), 2 pages
• ✓Notes for defendant (Rented residential premises claim) (N7A), 2 pages
• ✓Notes for defendant, forfeiture of the lease (Residential premises) (N7B), 1 page

GOV.UK lists no Word version. If you use assistive technology and need another format, GOV.UK asks you to email hmctsforms@justice.gov.uk.

RepeatForm needs a digital, text-selectable PDF. Scans, photos and handwriting are not supported.

This follows the form's own order and wording, edition 05.26. GOV.UK's notes for guidance (N119A) are an older document, marked 04.10, and number some paragraphs differently, so read them alongside the form.

Top of the form. The name of court, claim number, and the names of the claimant and defendant, including any reference.

Question 1: the property. The full address of the property the claimant has a right to possession of.

Question 2: who is in possession. The persons in possession of the property, to the best of the claimant's knowledge.

Question 3: about the tenancy. Question 3.1 asks the type of tenancy and the date it started. The N119A gives "assured, assured shorthold" as examples. Question 3.2 asks for the current rent and whether it is payable each week, fortnight, month or other. Question 3.3 asks for the daily rate for unpaid rent or charge for use and occupation.

Question 4: reason for taking possession. The form says the reason is given in section 3.1 of the claim form, and has a box for details. For unpaid rent, the N119A says to set out the amount outstanding when the claim is issued, with a rent statement showing how the arrears arose, covering 2 years before issue or from the first default if less than 2 years.

Question 5: steps taken to recover arrears. The N119A says to give full details, including the dates and terms of any earlier court proceedings.

Question 6: the notice. You tick the kind of notice served (notice to quit, notice of breach of lease, notice seeking possession, notice seeking a demotion order, or other) and give the date it was served on the defendant. GOV.UK's guide says to provide a copy of the section 8 notice you supplied to your tenant.

Question 7: about the defendant. What is known about the defendant's circumstances. The N119A says to say in particular whether housing benefit is paid to you or the defendant, and whether deductions are made from their benefits towards the arrears.

Question 8: about the claimant. Financial or other information the claimant asks the court to take into account. The N119A says you can delete the paragraph if you do not wish to give it.

Question 9: forfeiture. Either there is no underlessee or mortgagee entitled to claim relief against forfeiture, or you give that person's name and address.

Question 10: what the court is asked to do. The form lists possession, unpaid rent and charges, ongoing rent or charges until possession, and costs. It asks whether, in the alternative to possession, a demotion order or an order suspending the right to buy is sought.

Questions 11 to 14 apply to demotion or suspension claims only. They ask under which section the claim is made, what kind of claimant it is, whether a statement of express terms was served for a demoted tenancy, and the conduct alleged.

Statement of truth. The form warns that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against anyone who makes a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without an honest belief in its truth. You sign as claimant, litigation friend or legal representative, and give the date and full name.

GOV.UK's N119 page does not state a fee. It links to court and tribunal fees and help with fees. For the fee, see the N5 page. GOV.UK's guide for private landlords says "It costs £415 to apply", and its update history says the fee changed from £404 to £415 on 13 July 2026. Check GOV.UK for the current amount before you pay.

GOV.UK's guide says you can apply for help with court fees online or on paper before you make a possession claim on paper. RepeatForm has a page for the EX160 form.

GOV.UK's guide says to post, email or deliver the forms to the county court that covers housing in your area. Give the court at least one extra copy of each document, and keep a copy for yourself. For email, send one email, no bigger than 10 megabytes including attachments and no longer than 25 pages when printed.

GOV.UK says the court will then send your tenant your application and documents, send you a notice of issue with your claim number, and set a date for the possession hearing. RepeatForm does not send or file anything with the court.