Under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 harassment and eviction of tenants without following the proper process is a criminal offence. The Act makes it an offence for the landlord or their agent to:
- Act so that they are likely to interfere with the peace and comfort of the tenant.
- Withdraw necessary services from people living in the accommodation (necessary services include water, gas and electricity, or lifts in a block of flats).
- Act in a way that they know or have reasonable cause to believe that these actions are likely to:
- Cause the tenant to leave their home;
- or refrain from exercising their rights.
If you are experiencing issues with illegal eviction or harassment, housing options will work with colleagues in the Community Protection Team.
If you have concerns, you can contact: housingoptions@calderdale.gov.uk.
For further housing information and advice: Shelter.