Evicting tenants in England
Standard possession orders
Apply to the court for a standard possession order if your tenant does not leave by the date specified on the possession notice.
The rules about private renting changed on 1 May 2026. Find out how this affects applying to the court for possession if you gave your tenant a section 21 or section 8 notice before 1 May 2026.
You can use the possession claim online service if you want to get your property back because your tenant owes you rent.
When you cannot use the online service
You cannot use the online service for other kinds of standard possession claims. For example, if you intend to sell your property or your tenant has broken the terms of the lease.
Complete an N5 form and an N119 form. Post or email it to your local court that deals with housing possession.