Eviction
Eviction is a legal process that can take a few months.
You should always get a notice from your landlord. Sometimes you can stop an eviction.
Use our notice checker to see how much notice you should get.
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 ending this type of tenancy.
Read our guides for private tenants:
Facing harassment or illegal eviction?
Most private renters cannot be evicted legally without a court order.
Lodgers who live with a landlord can be evicted without going to court.
Missed rent payments and arrears
Late or unpaid rent puts you at risk of eviction. Let your landlord know you're taking steps to sort things out.
Eviction by a housing association or council
Social landlords should only evict as a last resort. Take steps to keep your home.
Free legal help and advice
You can get free legal advice at any stage in the eviction process.
Try to get advice as soon as you can.
Find out how to get:
Only court bailiffs can carry out an eviction
Bailiffs must give 2 weeks' notice of an eviction date.
Check if you can stop an eviction by bailiffs.
Last updated: 26 August 2024
