Harassment & illegal eviction

Eviction and Harassment

Information for people who rent their homes privately and are having problems with their landlord or someone acting on his/her behalf.

Contents include:

  • What counts as harrassment?
  • When is an eviction illegal?
  • What is my landlord is violent?
  • What practical steps can I take?
  • Can the police help me?
  • Can I take my landlord to court?

Please note that due to differences in housing laws between nations this guide only provides information about England and Wales.

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Author: Shelter

Published: July 2004

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