Facing eviction

To be able to evict you from your property landlords must follow a legal procedure, which includes giving you some form of notice. The notice will depend on the type of tenancy you have.

Notice from your landlord

If your landlord has given you notice you need to seek advice as soon as possible.  

Our housing adviser will be able to check the validity of your notice and advise you of your options tailoring them to your own personal circumstances. 

No notice from your landlord

If your landlord tries to get you to leave your property without notice, or behaves in a threatening manner in order to force you from your home, they could be acting unlawfully and may be liable for prosecution.

If you think that this may be happening to you, you must come in or call for advice. Bring with you all available paperwork and any evidence you may have regarding the actions of your landlord, such as any threatening letters and texts.  

We will be able to contact your landlord and advise them of their responsibilities and will also assist them to follow the correct eviction process.  

You will also be advised on your rights and options for the future. 

Notice of possession

Form 6A, (previously Section 21) is the document most landlords issue to start the eviction process when they require possession of the property.  

The main reasons for this are below:

• the landlord wants to increase the rent
• the landlord is concerned because there is a shortfall in the rent from your benefits
• there are rent arrears
• the landlord is unhappy with your behaviour
• the landlord is selling/moving into the property
• the landlord has asked you to leave because significant repairs are needed

We have a letter for each of the above issues that you can complete and return to the landlord to start the self-help process of addressing your housing issues before the point of eviction.  

For any further help and advice regarding a tenancy please contact us.