In order to evict a tenant the landlord normally has to serve/send you a notice which will expire on a specific date. However even after that date you do not have to leave until a court orders  you to leave and essentially if any notice is received or a claim form from the court you should contact us without delay for legal advice.

Apart from some exceptions (which are very few) unlawful evictions arise where:

a)    The landlord or their agents change the lock to the property or otherwise prevent you from entry.

b)    Withdraws services at the property that you are entitled to.

c) Takes away part of the property that you rented.

d)  Attends on the day any notice expires and requires you to pack your belongings and move out.

e)    Threatens you or family members with violence or otherwise to make you move out.

In these circumstances if you do not have anywhere else to go we can seek an order from the court requiring the landlord to readmit you to the premises and not interfere with your right to occupy the premises. This is called an injunction order. If the landlord disobeys such an order he will be guilty of contempt of court and may be sent to prison. Dependent on your circumstances you would normally be entitled to legal aid for such an application

However many of you may not know you can also claim compensation even if you left the property some time ago. This can be within  six years after the events have occurred.

We will assist you in making such a claim so do please contact us so that we can assist you in securing the compensation that you are entitled to.

So do contact us so we can help you.