Eviction
The law is changing
The Renters' Rights Act will end section 21 'no fault' evictions and bring changes to private tenancies.
For now, your rights stay the same.
Notice to leave from a private landlord
Read our guides for assured shorthold tenants:
Lodgers who live with a landlord can be evicted without a court order.
Eviction by a council or housing association
Social landlords should only evict as a last resort. Take steps to keep your home.
Some tenants can be evicted more easily:
Facing harassment or illegal eviction?
Most tenants cannot be evicted legally without a court order.
The legal eviction process takes a few months.
Free legal help and advice
Anyone facing eviction can get free legal advice.
Going to court
Your landlord can apply to court when a notice ends.
Challenge a section 21 notice in court (private tenants)
Challenge a section 8 notice in court (private tenants)
Court hearings for rent arrears (council and housing association tenants)
Only court bailiffs can carry out an eviction
Bailiffs must give 2 weeks' notice of an eviction date.
Need more advice?
Late rent or missed mortgage payments put you at risk of eviction.
Last updated: 10 November 2025
