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How to deal with illegal eviction

This guide is for private renters who:

  • rent the whole property

  • share a house or a flat with other renters

If you live with your landlord

Read this advice if you are a lodger and share living space with your landlord. For example, a kitchen or bathroom. Lodgers have fewer rights than other renters.

You can use this guide if you only share a hallway, stairs or landing with your landlord.

If your landlord is harassing you

It could be harassment if your landlord keeps disturbing you in your home.

Use our how to deal with harassment guide if your landlord is harassing you.

Last updated: 24 April 2024

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