The N5 is the GOV.UK claim form for possession of a property in England. GOV.UK's guide for private landlords describes N5 with N119 as the paper route since 1 May 2026, and an online service for rent-only claims. Get the current N5 from GOV.UK. If you have already completed an N5, RepeatForm can carry matching answers into a fresh one. You review them and preview the PDF free before you pay.
This page describes what each part of the form asks, using GOV.UK's pages and the form's own wording. It does not tell you what to put or which route to use, and it is not legal advice.
Tested with the GOV.UK edition dated May 2026
GOV.UK's N5 page says to use the form "with a 'particulars of claim' form to gain possession of a property you own". You must use the N5 with a particulars of claim form, and GOV.UK lists different forms for different types of claim:
RepeatForm has a page for the N119 form.
GOV.UK's N5 page opens with a notice headed "Renters' Rights Act 2025". It says that as of 1 May 2026, if you are a private landlord of a property in England, there are new and amended grounds for possession that you must use, some of which are listed in the form.
The same notice says you must continue to use grounds for possession under the same rules as before 1 May 2026 if you are a private registered landlord claiming possession of a social housing assured tenancy in England. For a property in Wales, GOV.UK says to use the form for a property located in Wales.
GOV.UK's guide says part 1 of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on that date, 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 guide describes two ways to apply for a possession order:
The N5 page says the same about unpaid rent or mortgage (and no other reason): you can use the online service instead.
GOV.UK's N5 page offers two PDFs, each of 8 pages:
This page covers the England version, edition 05.26. GOV.UK lists no Word version. The page shows it was last updated on 18 May 2026, so check it for the current edition before you start.
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GOV.UK's N5 page has no separate guidance notes, so this section follows the form's own order and wording. Have the property address and each claimant's and defendant's details to hand.
First page. It carries the hearing details, the name of court, claim number, issue date and a seal box. Check your copy of the form to see what is left for you. You also say what the claimant is claiming possession of, whether a money claim is also made, and the court fee, costs and total amount.
Question 1: the claimant or claimants. The form asks for first names, last name, address lines, town or city, county (optional) and postcode, with space for up to three claimants.
Question 2: the defendant or defendants. The same details, for up to three defendants. Have each person's name and address from your tenancy papers.
Question 3: grounds for possession. At 3.1 the form reads "The claim for possession is made on the following ground(s)" and prints tick-boxes: rent arrears (online issue available); other breach of tenancy; forfeiture of the lease; mortgage arrears (online issue available); other breach of the mortgage; trespass; the landlord or one of their family members want to move in; the landlord wants to sell the property; the former tenant died and the tenancy was passed on through will or intestacy; other (please specify). RepeatForm does not choose one for you.
Questions 3.2 to 3.5 ask about anti-social behaviour or unlawful use, demotion of tenancy, an order suspending the right to buy, and any Human Rights Act 1998 issues.
Court fee. This part points to GOV.UK's civil court fees page, asks you to state the fee, and asks how you will pay. The form prints options for Help with Fees, card payment, cheque or postal order, payment in person for urgent applications, and a fee account number.
Statement of truth. The form warns that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against a person 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.
Last page. It asks for the address for documents if different from above, and reference, DX number, email and phone number as applicable.
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. GOV.UK's civil court fees page (EX50), updated 13 July 2026, shows £415 for county court possessions under "Issue a claim for possession". Check GOV.UK for the current amount before you pay, because fees change.
The guide lists these ways to pay: a cheque payable to "HM Courts and Tribunals Service", a card by phone or at the court counter, or a fee account.
The N5 says you may not have to pay a fee, or may get some money off, if you have a small amount of savings, receive certain benefits or are on a low income. The guide says you can apply for help with fees online or on paper before you make a possession claim on paper. RepeatForm has a page for the EX160 form.
GOV.UK's N5 page says to send your forms to the county court nearest to the property you are claiming possession for. The guide says you can post, email or deliver them, and can include a certificate of service (N215). It also says:
GOV.UK says the court will then send your tenant your application, 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.
Upload your completed N5 and a blank one. RepeatForm carries over answers that match, then shows you a preview. Answers from an older completed copy carry over where the same question is still on the form. You check every answer before you pay.
GOV.UK says N5 is used with a particulars of claim form such as N119, which has its own page: N119.
Served a section 8 notice first? The notice itself is Form 3A.
Proposing a new rent rather than seeking possession? See Form 4A (section 13 notice).
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Download it from GOV.UK's N5 page, which offers a PDF for a property in England and one for Wales. RepeatForm adds the official blank when you start from this page, so upload only your completed N5; you can use your own blank instead.
GOV.UK lists the N5 as PDFs only, for England and for Wales. RepeatForm works with the PDF. It fills a blank N5 by carrying over matching answers from a completed copy, and you check the preview before you pay.
GOV.UK says you must use the N5 with a particulars of claim form, and lists N119, N120 and N121 for different types of claim. RepeatForm has a page for N119. It does not tell you which form your claim needs.
GOV.UK says the Possession Claim Online service can be used if you are evicting your tenant only for owing rent, and that you can use the paper service if you prefer. For another reason under section 8, it says to use the paper service.
GOV.UK's guide for private landlords says it costs £415 to apply, and its civil court fees page (updated 13 July 2026) shows £415 for county court possessions. Check GOV.UK for the current amount before you pay.
GOV.UK's N5 page says to send your forms to the county court nearest to the property. Its guide says you can post, email or deliver them. RepeatForm sends nothing.
