How to deal with harassment from landlords or agents
Who should use this guide
This guide is for private renters who rent:
the whole property
a room or bedsit in a house in multiple occupation (HMO)
Don't use this guide if you're a lodger who lives with your landlord.
Living with your landlord?
You can still use this guide if your landlord lives in the building, but you only share a hallway, stairs or landing with them.
You have fewer rights if you live with your landlord and share living space with them. For example, a kitchen, bathroom or living room.
Read this advice instead if you're a lodger or subtenant who shares living space with your landlord.
Already kicked out or locked out?
Your landlord has probably broken the law.
Most landlords need a court order to evict tenants.
Only court bailiffs can carry out an eviction.
Most legal evictions are on hold until after 31 May because of coronavirus restrictions.
Find out how to deal with illegal eviction
Last updated: 30 March 2021
