On 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act came into force in respect of all non-social housing tenancies. 

The Government has since published the following updated documents for use in possession claims:

1. Form 3A - Notice seeking possession of a property let on an assured tenancy or an assured agricultural occupancy in the private rented sector. Note: the new Form 3A includes helpful guidance for both landlords and tenants, with a link to the full wording of the possession grounds that must be relied on in possession notices. Available here.
2. Form N5 - Claim form for possession of property located in England. Available here.
3. Form N119 - Particulars of claim for possession (rented residential premises). Available here.
4. Form N5B - Claim form for possession of a property located in England (Accelerated procedure). Available here.  

Care should be taken to use the new updated forms, as the previous versions are no longer valid. 

To support the transition, the Government has also issued the following accompanying Guidance documents:

• Guidance for landlords on the new Form 3A. Available here.
• Guidance for tenants on the new form 3A. Available here.
• Guidance for completing the new Form N119. Available here.

You can read more about updated court forms in our previous blog post here. 

If you need help and support navigating these changes, then please visit our Renters' Rights Act Hub to access all of our blogs and resources. 

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you require further assistance.