Illegal Eviction And The Rights Of Tenants

You’re way behind on your rent and your landlord is now talking about eviction. Just as landlords have legal remedies for non-paying tenants, tenants have legal rights to prevent an illegal eviction. In the UK the only legally permissible way for a landlord to evict a tenant is through a court order.

If a landlord does decide to evict, there is a legal process he must follow. This process is taking the tenant to court, presenting the facts of the case and winning the lawsuit. And it doesn’t end there. The actual eviction must be carried out by a sheriff and nobody else. The landlord is not allowed to perform an eviction himself.

In fact, a court order is required for all evictions regardless of other circumstances. So, even if the tenants are damaging the apartment, there is nothing the landlord can do but get the court order. The same holds true no matter how much rent money is owed.

In no way is a landlord permitted to threaten a tenant physically or to harass a tenant. He is also prohibited from turning off utilities, such as water, even if the utilities are in the landlords name. Further, he is not legally permitted to change the locks without giving a key to the tenants.

Moreover, any attempt by a landlord to toss out onto the street or confiscate the tenant’s property is forbidden. If any of the previously referenced prohibitions are violated, then the tenant should seek out legal counsel.

Any tenant who is a victim of a verifiable illegal attempt of eviction and takes the matter to court will win his case regardless of what motivated the landlord. The damages awarded to tenants can take the form of monetary restitution and/or the restoration of the tenant’s status as occupant of the apartment.

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