If you’re being evicted by the council or housing association

Summary

The exact process your landlord has to follow depends on your tenancy type, but they’ll usually have to: 1. give you a written notice explaining why you’re being asked to leave and when they want you to leave 2. apply to the court for a ‘possession order’ if you haven’t left by the date on your notice 3. go to a hearing where the court will decide whether to issue a ‘possession order’ 4. apply to the court to get a ‘warrant of possession’ if you haven’t left by the date on your possession order - they’ll then send the bailiffs to your home to evict you There are steps you can take to try to stay in your home. You might only need to do some of these steps - it’ll depend what stage you’re at in the eviction process. You might be able to challenge your eviction if your landlord has discriminated against you, for example if they're evicting you: * in a way that’s more difficult for you compared with other people * for a reason that's connected to your disability * because you complained about discrimination before If any of these apply to you, you should check if your housing problem is discrimination. Contact your nearest Citizens Advice. They might be able to help you negotiate with.

Key information

• in a way that’s more difficult for you compared with other people
• for a reason that's connected to your disability
• because you complained about discrimination before
• The exact process your landlord has to follow depends on your tenancy type, but they’ll usually have to:
• 1. give you a written notice explaining why you’re being asked to leave and when they want you to leave
• 2. apply to the court for a ‘possession order’ if you haven’t left by the date on your notice
• 3. go to a hearing where the court will decide whether to issue a ‘possession order’
• 4. apply to the court to get a ‘warrant of possession’ if you haven’t left by the date on your possession order - they’ll then send the bailiffs to your home to evict you
• You might only need to do some of these steps - it’ll depend what stage you’re at in the eviction process.
• You might be able to challenge your eviction if your landlord has discriminated against you, for example if they're evicting you:
• in a way that’s more difficult for you compared with other people
• If any of these apply to you, you should check if your housing problem is discrimination.

Practical guidance

• Source: If you’re being evicted by the council or housing association

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