The rules by tenancy type

This content applies to England only.

Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. This page applies to England only. 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. Read more 

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. Read more 

Regulated tenants

Explains when private landlords can evict regulated tenants and the procedures they must follow. Regulated tenants have strong rights. Read more 

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. Read more 

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. Read more