Eviction
Eviction is a legal process that can take a few months.
You will always get notice and sometimes you can stop an eviction.
Use our notice checker to check your landlord has given you enough notice.
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 with this type of tenancy.
Eviction after a section 8 notice
Eviction of assured shorthold tenants
Eviction of lodgers if you live with your landlord
Facing harassment or illegal eviction?
Most private renters can't be evicted legally without a court order.
How to deal with harassment from landlords or agents
How to deal with illegal eviction
How to get help from your council
What to expect from the police
Eviction by a council or housing association
Your landlord should only evict you as a last resort. Take steps to keep your home.
Eviction of council and housing association tenants
Council and housing association tenants: eviction for rent arrears
Rent arrears and eviction
Let your landlord know you're taking steps to get advice and deal with your situation.
Missed mortgage payments and repossession
What to do if your lender starts court action
Only court bailiffs can carry out an eviction
Bailiffs must give 2 weeks' notice of an eviction date.
How to stop eviction by bailiffs
Free legal help and advice
Free legal help at a possession hearing
Legal aid and free legal advice
Last updated: 14 May 2023
