Protection from Eviction Act 1977

What this law does

The Protection from Eviction Act 1977 is central when a housing dispute turns into pressure to leave, lock changes, utility interference or other conduct designed to make an occupier give up the home without the lawful process.

ConsumerWise coverage5 linked routes in the current corpus

Official sourcelegislation.gov.uk

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Important provisions

The parts most likely to matter in ConsumerWise housing disputes

This is a practical selection, not a substitute for reading the full legislation. Commencement, amendments, transitional rules, territory and the exact tenancy type can change the position.

Statutory provision

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Unlawful eviction and harassment

Creates offences concerning unlawful deprivation of occupation and specified harassment intended to make a residential occupier leave.

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ConsumerWise guidance

See how these provisions work in real disputes

Landlord harassment & illegal evictionOpen ConsumerWise guidance →Landlord access, inspections & viewingsOpen ConsumerWise guidance →Landlord entering without permissionOpen ConsumerWise guidance →Eviction & possession after Section 21Open ConsumerWise guidance →

Official legislation

Check the current statutory text

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Open Protection from Eviction Act 1977 on legislation.gov.uk ↗