Illegal Eviction

It is illegal for a landlord to obtain possession of a property let under a tenancy without firstly obtaining a Court Order for possession and then a warrant for eviction.   A landlord who removes a tenant without following this procedure they may be guilty of an offence and liable in damages to a tenant.  Osborne’s Housing department specialise in obtaining damages against landlords who attempt unlawful eviction and robust defend and enforce tenants rights to peaceably enjoy their home.

The firm has a Public Funding Contract and is able to offer those clients who qualify free advice under the terms of the Legal Help Scheme.