Harassment and illegal eviction
This content applies to England only.
Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. Get advice relating to Scotland
Harassment and illegal eviction by a landlord, or someone acting on behalf of a landlord, can count as a serious criminal offence and result in prosecution and a criminal record.
Harassment by a landlord
Harassment by a landlord is a criminal offence. Use our information to see what can be done if you are being harassed by your landlord or letting agent.
Dealing with landlord harassment
When dealing with landlord harassment there are practical steps you can take. Use our information to see what you can do if your landlord is harassing you.
Illegal eviction
An illegal eviction by a landlord is a criminal offence. Use our information to see what rules a landlord must follow and what counts as an illegal eviction.
Challenging illegal eviction
It is possible to challenge an illegal eviction using a number of options, including assistance from your local councils’ tenancy relations service.
