Illegal Eviction
Your landlord must follow the correct procedures to evict you from your home. An illegal eviction is a criminal offence; however, there are different rules depending on the type of accommodation you occupy.
The Housing Options Team will be able to advise you of your rights.
If you think you are being evicted illegally, contact us as soon as possible for advice and assistance.
It’s usually an illegal eviction if your landlord:
• threatens or harasses you to leave
• physically throws you out
• stops you going into certain parts of your home
• changes the locks whilst you are out
• forces you to leave before the bailiffs arrive to evict you
If your landlord is violent or threatens violence towards you or anyone you live with, call the police.
For more information on illegal eviction please refer to the Shelter England website on this page.