Your question
Can a landlord evict me straight away after the section 21 notice period has ended or does he have to get a Court Order first?
Your answer
He has to get a Court Order first.
There are only two ways that a landlord can, legally, recover vacant possession of his property:
- You (the tenant) moving out voluntarily, or
- By using the Court Bailiffs or High Court Enforcement Officers acting after your landlord has obtained a possession order.
If your landlord tells you otherwise, this is harassment which is a criminal offence. You can complain about it to your Local Authority who have the power to bring a prosecution.
You can also seek compensation particularly if your landlord actually evicts you without getting a Court Order first. One of the organisations in our guide below should be able to help you.
Are you renting a property in Wales?
Note that all or part of this answer only applies to renters in England.
The law in Wales is now different and in some situations, renters in Wales now have extra rights. Welsh renters can get advice on Welsh law with Welsh solicitors Newbold via our Telephone Advice service.
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