Eviction
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All landlords have to follow special legal procedures in order to evict tenants. There are laws to protect you. Whether or not your landlord can evict you and how the process works will depend on the type of tenancy you have. If your landlord doesn't follow the right procedure, s/he may be committing a criminal offence.
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Preventing eviction
If your landlord wants to evict you because of something you have done, you may be able to take action to change the situation. Read more 
Eviction of council tenants
Generally you have the right to stay in your home, providing you don't break the rules of your tenancy. The procedure the council must follow will depend on the type of tenancy you have. Read more
Eviction of housing association tenants
Whatever type of tenancy you have, a housing association should only evict its tenants as a last resort. Read more
Eviction of private tenants
Private landlords sometimes need a particular legal reason to evict tenants but in many cases they don't. The rules depend on the type of tenancy you have. Read more
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
Eviction from mobile homes
This section explains what you can do if your landlord or the site owner asks you to leave. Read more
Eviction of Gypsies and Travellers
Information about when and how Gypsies and Travellers can be evicted from land they have stopped on. Read more
Harassment and illegal eviction
Are you having serious problems with a landlord? If what they are doing counts as harassment or illegal eviction, they may be committing an offence and can be prosecuted. Read more
Court action for eviction
Find out what happens if your landlord applies for a court order to evict you. Read more
Stopping the bailiffs
Find out how and when the bailiffs can evict you. It's sometimes possible to stop or delay them from coming if you act quickly. Read more
Changing possession orders
If a possession order has been made to evict you from your home, it may be possible for the courts to make changes to it in some circumstances. Read more
After eviction
This section looks at the limited action that can be taken after an eviction has occurred. Read more
