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Threats of eviction / asked to leave

Eviction

In most cases landlords who do not live with their tenants must serve a valid notice and apply to the court for an order of eviction before evicting a tenant. Evicting a tenant without following the correct lawful process is a criminal offence.

If you feel you are being unlawfully evicted or threatened with an unlawful eviction please telephone the Housing Advice and Options Duty Line on 020 8489 1000 or visit a Customer Service Centre.

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Asked to leave

If you have been asked to leave, received a notice, or a county court order to leave your accommodation, please telephone the Housing Advice and Options Duty Line on 020 8489 1000 or visit a Customer Service Centre.

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Harassment

In most cases landlords who do not live with their tenants must serve a valid notice and apply to the court for an order of eviction before evicting a tenant. Trying to force a tenant to leave without following the correct lawful process is harassment and is a criminal offence.

If you feel you are being harassed or threatened with unlawful eviction, please telephone the Housing Advice and Options Duty Line on 020 8489 1000 or visit a Customer Service Centre.

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Page Last Updated: 30 April 2013

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