Evictions (Private Rented Property)
Summary
The council believes that everyone has the right to a decent and secure home and works with private landlords and their tenants to help achieve this.
If you are renting your home from a landlord or are living in a bed and breakfast you are a Private Tenant.
As a private tenant you:
- Are entitled to live peacefully in your home.
- Cannot be forced to leave your home unless your landlord has followed the correct legal procedures.
Unlawful eviction is when your landlord or someone acting for them forces you to leave your home without following the proper legal procedures.
Unless you are sharing part of your accommodation with your landlord (such as a bathroom, kitchen or living room), you can only be forced to leave your home by the County Court bailiffs.
Further Information
See our main Harassment and Unlawful Eviction page.