Eviction of private tenants

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Before a private landlord or letting agency can evict you from your home, they have to follow special procedures. This section explains when you can be evicted and the steps that must be followed.

The rules regarding eviction are different depending on the type of tenancy you have. You can find out which kind of tenancy you have by using our online tenancy checker.

If you are unsure about the kind of tenancy you have, or you are worried about being evicted, you can get advice from a housing aid centre or Citizens Advice Bureau, your local council or other local advice centre. Use the Advice Services Directory to find agencies in your area.

Eviction of assured tenants

If you rent from a private landlord and have an assured tenancy, you can only be evicted if your landlord follows the correct procedure. This page explains when landlords have the right to evict assured tenants and the procedures that must be followed. Read more 

Eviction of short assured tenants

If you rent from a private landlord and have a short assured tenancy, you can only be evicted if your landlord follows the correct procedure. This section explains the procedures landlords must follow before short assured tenants can be evicted. Read more 

Grounds for eviction

If your landlord is trying to evict you, they must provide a reason or ground. This page lists the grounds that can be used by a private landlord to evict an assured, or short assured, tenant. Read more 

Eviction of pre-1989 tenants

If you rent from a private landlord or letting agency and your tenancy started before 2 January 1989, you will probably have a regulated tenancy. This section looks at your rights against eviction. Read more