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Unlawful Eviction & Harassment

Landlords will sometimes harass you, bully you and even force you out of your home, by changing the locks because you have not paid your rent on time.

You, as a tenant can only be forced to leave your rented home if your landlord and or their agents have:

  • Served you with the correct notice; and
  • Applied to the county court and obtained a possession order.

If you have not left the property after the date given by the County Court, then your landlord has to request a county court bailiff to evict you, for whatever reason.

If your landlord and or their agents do not follow the correct procedure, then they will be committing a CRIMINAL OFFENCE and can be prosecuted.

Your landlord may also prevent you from living safely and peacefully in your home, thereby interfering with your right to a quiet enjoyment.

Examples of harassment are:-

  • Entering your home without your permission or when you are not there;
  • Persistently threatening you or asking to you to leave your home;
  • Removing or restricting your utility supplies such as water, gas or electricity (to force you to leave the property);
  • Forcing you to sign agreements which are designed to reduce your rights.

We can help you stop your landlord and or their agents from harassing you, unlawfully evicting you and get you compensation.

If your landlord has changed the locks, or cut your utility supply off, we can help you get back into your property by applying to the County Court for an emergency injunction order.

If your landlord refuses to allow you back into your home, then he/she runs the risk of being committed to prison.

Legal Aid is still available for Unlawful Evictions. If you would like advise and assistance about your case then please contact our Housing Team on 0151 282 1700.