Possession Claim Online: recover property
You can take court action to repossess a property if you’re owed money for rent or a mortgage, and the tenant or mortgage holder will not pay.
You can only use this service if:
- you’re over 18
- you own a property in England
- you’re owed money in rent or mortgage payments for a residential property
You cannot use this service if you’re applying for help with fees - you must apply by post instead.
You cannot take court action to repossess a property if you’re told that someone is temporarily protected from creditors through the ‘Breathing Space’ scheme. Find out what to do when someone is using the ‘Breathing Space’ scheme.
You’ll have to pay £391 using a debit or credit card or Direct Debit.
Before you start
If your property is in Wales
You will need to complete the forms and send them to your local county court.
You can pay the £391 fee using a debit or credit card or Direct Debit. You can also send a cheque or postal order, or pay at the court.
When you send the forms, you will also need to include one of the following:
- the help with fees reference number
- a contact number if you want to pay the fee over the phone
If your property is in Scotland or Northern Ireland
If your property’s in Scotland you can use your local sheriff court.
There’s a different process in Northern Ireland.
Apply by post
You can also apply by post. You’ll need to download and fill in a claim form and return it to your local county court.
Get help with your claim
Contact the Possession Claim Online help desk if you need help or advice.
Possession Claim Online help desk
[email protected]
Telephone: 0300 123 1056
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
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