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Guide for private renters - 5. Evictions and ending a tenancy
Ending a tenancy yourself:
You must give the correct notice (usually one month during a periodic tenancy). Always check your agreement.
If your landlord wants you to leave:
Currently, landlords can issue:
- a Section 21 notice (no reason needed)
- a Section 8 notice (if a legal ground applies, such as rent arrears)
The upcoming legislation proposes abolishing Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, meaning landlords will only be able to evict tenants on specific grounds (e.g. selling the property or anti-social behaviour).
Important:
Landlords must follow the correct legal process to evict you.
They cannot:
- change the locks without a court order
- harass you to leave
These are criminal offences.
