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N1 Claim Form: Complete Guide

How to complete the N1 claim form for money claims against tenants. Section-by-section instructions with landlord examples.

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Understanding the N1 Form

The N1 is the standard court form for civil money claims in England and Wales. While many landlords now use Money Claim Online (MCOL), the paper N1 form remains useful for complex claims or when you prefer paper processes.

Important: Before submitting any court form, you must send a Letter Before Action and wait 14 days. This is a Pre-Action Protocol requirement that applies to both N1 and MCOL.

Use Paper N1 When:

  • Particulars won't fit MCOL character limit
  • You prefer paper-based processes
  • Limited internet access
  • Want to attach additional documents

Use MCOL When:

  • You want faster processing (same day)
  • Slightly lower court fees
  • Online tracking of claim status
  • Standard straightforward claims

Completing the N1: Section by Section

Section 1: Claimant Details

Your details as the person making the claim.

Include:

  • • Your full name (as landlord/property owner)
  • • Your address (can be business address)
  • • Contact telephone number
  • • Email address (optional but helpful)

Section 2: Defendant Details

Details of the tenant(s) you're claiming against.

Include:

  • • Tenant's full legal name (as on tenancy agreement)
  • • Their current address (where they can be served)
  • • If multiple tenants, list each as separate defendant
  • • Check spelling matches tenancy agreement exactly

Section 3: Brief Details of Claim

A one-line summary of what the claim is about.

Example:

"Claim for unpaid rent and damage to residential property at [property address] under assured shorthold tenancy agreement dated [date]."

Section 4: Value

The total amount you're claiming.

Include in total:

  • • Principal debt (rent arrears, damage costs, etc.)
  • • Interest (8% statutory rate)
  • • Court fee (you can add this to your claim)
  • • Tick appropriate box for claim value range

Particulars of Claim

The detailed explanation of your claim. This is the most important part.

Must include:

  • • The tenancy agreement (property, parties, dates)
  • • What the tenant was required to do/pay
  • • What they failed to do/pay
  • • The breakdown of amounts claimed
  • • Interest calculation
  • • Statement of truth

Tip: If your particulars are too long for the form, write "See attached Particulars of Claim" and attach a separate typed document.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The N1 is the official court form for starting a civil money claim in England and Wales. It's the paper alternative to Money Claim Online (MCOL). You use it to claim money someone owes you, including tenants who owe rent, damage costs, or other debts.
MCOL is generally faster and slightly cheaper. Use the paper N1 if: you don't have internet access, your claim is complex and doesn't fit MCOL character limits, or you prefer paper processes. Both create the same legal claim.
Download form N1 free from the gov.uk website or collect from your local county court. The form comes with notes for guidance (N1A). Always use the current version of the form.
The particulars of claim explain why the defendant owes you money. For landlord claims, this typically covers: the tenancy agreement, what the tenant was required to pay, what they didn't pay or what damage they caused, and the total amount claimed.
Court fees depend on claim amount: up to £300 costs £35, £300.01-£500 costs £50, £500.01-£1,000 costs £70, £1,000.01-£1,500 costs £80, £1,500.01-£3,000 costs £115, £3,000.01-£5,000 costs £205, £5,000.01-£10,000 costs £455.
Yes. You can claim statutory interest at 8% per year on debts. Calculate interest from when the debt was due until your claim date. Include the interest calculation in your particulars of claim.
Send your completed N1 to the County Court Money Claims Centre (CCMCC) in Salford, or submit to your local county court. The CCMCC handles most money claims centrally. Include the court fee with your form.
Submit the original N1 plus one copy for each defendant. So for one tenant, send 2 copies. The court keeps one and serves the other on the defendant.
The court issues your claim and serves it on the defendant. They have 14 days to respond (can extend to 33 days). If they don't respond, you can request default judgment. If they defend, the case proceeds to allocation and hearing.
Minor errors can sometimes be corrected. For significant changes, you may need to discontinue and start again, or apply to the court to amend. Get it right first time if possible.
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