Eviction if you rent from a private landlord or letting agent
There are strict steps your private landlord must follow to evict you from your home. You cannot just be thrown out.
The process depends on your type of tenancy so use our tool to check what tenancy you have.
The eviction process
If you’re being evicted by your private landlord or letting agent
Reasons for eviction
Grounds for eviction if you have a private residential tenancy
Grounds for eviction if you have an assured or short assured tenancy
Eviction if the home you rent is being repossessed
Extra information
Eviction if you have a private residential tenancy
Eviction if you have an assured tenancy
Last updated: 28 February 2022
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