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Private landlords usually have to follow special legal procedures in order to evict tenants. They sometimes need a particular legal reason to evict tenants but in many cases they don't. Whether your landlord can evict you and how depends on the type of tenancy you have.
If you have received legal papers or your landlord has told you to leave, you should contact an adviser to see if there's anything you can do to keep your home. Use our directory to find an advice centre in your area.
Repossession by a landlord's lender
Most tenants are in a weak position if their landlord's lender wants to repossess the property. But you may have some protection if your tenancy is binding on the lender. Read more 
The steps involved
The basic steps that are involved in an eviction. Not all private tenants have rights at each of these stages. Read more
Notice from the landlord
Most private landlords have to give you written notice if they want you to leave. But there are exceptions. Read more
The rules by tenancy type
Some private tenants can be evicted more easily than others. The rules depend on the type of tenancy you have. Read more
