Harassment & illegal eviction
Harassment is when a landlords acts unlawfully to make a tenant want to leave their tenancy or not want to take up any of their rights.
Illegal Eviction is a landlord forcing a tenant to leave their home without following the correct legal procedure.
It is a criminal offence under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 for anyone to harass or illegally evict a private tenant.
Action which could amount to harassment or illegal eviction include -
- Removing doors and windows
- Changing the locks
- Disconnecting service
- Threats of violence
- Interfering with the tenants private possessions
If you feel you are suffering from any of the above you need to seek independent legal advice from one of the contacts below -
Citizens Advice Bureau
5 Regent Terrace,
Gateshead
NE8 1LU
Telephone: 0191 477 1392Tenancy Relations Officers
Private Rented Sector Team
Development & Enterprise
2nd floor
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
Telephone: 0191 433 2574 / 433 2801 / 433 2581 / 433 2660