Information for tenants

Harassment & illegal eviction

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Harassment is when a landlord 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 services
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 1392
Tenancy 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