Eviction procedures for private tenancies
This content applies to England only.
Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. Get advice relating to Scotland
Most private tenants can only be evicted in certain circumstances, but some tenants can be evicted more easily than others. How and when your landlord can evict you depends on the type of tenancy you have.
If you are not sure what type of tenancy you have, use our eviction checker. Alternatively, get in touch with a local advice centre - you can use our directory to find one.
It is important to remember if your landlord doesn't follow the correct procedure before evicting you it could be a criminal offence.
Assured shorthold tenants
Assured shorthold tenants can only be evicted in certain circumstances and landlords must follow the correct rules and procedures.
Assured tenants
Most assured tenants can only be evicted in certain circumstances. This section explains when landlords have the right to evict assured tenants and the procedures that must be followed.
Regulated tenants
Explains when private landlords can evict regulated tenants and the procedures they must follow. Regulated tenants have strong rights.
Occupiers with basic protection
Occupiers with basic protection have limted rights, but procedures must be folowed. Find out how and when landlords can evict them.
Excluded occupiers
You may be an excluded occupier if you live with your landlord. If so, you have very few rights and can be evicted easily.
