Eviction
Coronavirus update
Most evictions by bailiffs are on hold until after 31 May.
Your landlord can still give you notice and the courts are dealing with eviction cases.
Notice to leave from a private landlord
Most private renters have assured shorthold tenancies.
Your landlord must give you a section 21 notice or a section 8 notice as a first step to eviction if you have this type of tenancy.
Eviction after a section 8 notice
Eviction of assured shorthold tenants
There are different rules if you live with your landlord:
Facing harassment or illegal eviction?
Most private renters can't be evicted legally without a court order.
Find out what to do if a landlord harasses you or pressures you to leave your home.
How to deal with harassment from landlords or agents
How to deal with illegal eviction
Council or housing association tenants
Your landlord should only evict you as a last resort.
Get advice now as there are steps you can take to try and keep your home.
Eviction of council and housing association tenants
Council and housing association tenants: eviction for rent arrears
Council and housing association tenants: eviction for antisocial behaviour
Only court bailiffs can carry out an eviction
Bailiffs must give 2 weeks' notice of an eviction date.
Last updated: 29 March 2021
