Can I make an Unlawful Eviction claim?

If your Landlord has failed to follow this procedure, you may have a claim against them whether you are a private tenant, student living in halls, social or council tenant or a licensee..

Examples of conduct which can lead to an unlawful eviction: -

• Threatening behaviour, which has resulted in you leaving the property.
• Changing the locks or threatening to do so prior to gaining a warrant.
• Trying to physically remove you from the property.
• Removing belongings from the property, damaging them, or preventing you from accessing the property or your belongings.
• Stopped the supply of gas, electricity or water to make you leave the property.
• Harassing you to leave the property

You can usually make a claim if your landlord has:

forced you out of the property, against your will without following the correct procedure;

has changed the locks, refusing you entry to your home, without following the correct procedure

refused to let you back into the property

What can be done if my Landlord has unlawfully evicted me?

If the correct procedure has not been followed, you may be able to claim for: 

• An urgent injunction to reinstate your home – provided the property has no new occupants
• Compensation for distress
• Compensation for any losses e.g. paying for hotels etc.
• The Deposit to be returned to you. If the deposit has not been protected, you can make a claim for deposit compensation claim.

If you feel your Landlord is evicting you unlawful, it is crucial you seek urgent legal advice at the earliest opportunity. Make sure you retain all of the evidence and keep receipts for any expenses you have incurred. Call our expert team at tenant advice service for free initial advice. We will assess your claim and if you have a case, we will act for you on a no-win no-fee basis.