Harassment can include any actions that interfere with your peace and comfort in your home.
Harassment is defined in the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.
Tenants and most other occupiers including property guardians or renters with licence agreements are covered by this law. It is a criminal offence if a landlord or agent knows or believes their behaviour is likely to make you either:
- give up your tenancy rights
- leave the property before you have to by law
It can count as harassment if someone else acts on behalf of the landlord.
It is an illegal eviction if a landlord tries to forcibly remove a tenant from the property. If a landlord tries to evict you by any means such as:
- changing locks
- turning off utilities
- not allowing access to parts of property previously permitted
our advice is to call the police immediately and email propertyregulation@ealing.gov.uk as this is a serious offence under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.