Harassment and Illegal Eviction

🚫 Harassment & Illegal Eviction – Know Your Rights

If you rent your home, you have legal rights. No one should try to force you out or make your life difficult.

⚠️ What Is Harassment?

Harassment is when a landlord or someone else tries to make you leave your home by doing things like:

• Cutting off your water, gas, or electricity
• Threatening you
• Making you sign something that takes away your rights
• Touching or moving your belongings
• Moving into part of your home without permission

❌ What Is Illegal Eviction?

Illegal eviction is when someone forces you out of your home without following the law. This can include:

• Physically throwing you out
• Changing the locks
• Stopping you from getting into your home

✅ What Is Lawful Eviction?

A landlord can evict you, but only by following the correct legal process. This depends on your tenancy type and your rights.

🆘 What Should You Do?

If you’re being harassed or illegally evicted:

1. Get advice from:
   • Private Sector Housing Team
   • Homelessness and Advice Team
2. Keep a diary of what happens:
   • Dates and times of incidents
   • Names of people involved
   • Any witnesses (including police)
   • Any medical treatment you receive
3. Tell the police right away
   • Write down the name and number of the officer you speak to
   • If it happens at night or on the weekend, report it to the Council the next working day

🏠 If You’re Homeless

If you’re in a priority need group (e.g. pregnant, have children, under 18, elderly, disabled, or have serious health issues), you or the police can contact:

📞 Careline Service: 01255 222022
They may help arrange emergency accommodation.

📞 Contact Us

Private Sector Housing Team
📧 Email: PSHousing@tendringdc.gov.uk
📍 Address: 90 Pier Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1NJ
📞 Phone: 01255 686617
🖥️ Online Contact Form