Help with eviction

Before being forced to leave your home, your landlord must send you an eviction notice.

There are different types of notice depending on your situation.

Private renters

If you're a private renter, your landlord can evict you using a section 8 notice.

A landlord can only give you a section 8 notice if they have a legal reason for wanting to evict you.

No-fault evictions, or section 21 notices, have been banned since 2026.

Social housing tenants

If you live in social housing, your landlord must serve you with a notice seeking possession before applying to the court for a possession order. 

Find out more about the eviction process if you’re a social tenant.

Housing associations may also be able to serve you with a section 8 notice. 

Homeowners

If you're a homeowner and have fallen behind on your mortgage payments, as a last resort, your lender can start the repossession process.

Find out more about house repossession.

The eviction process varies depending on your circumstances, but it's crucial to act quickly and seek advice as soon as possible. Find out what to do if you’re facing eviction, how long the eviction process takes and what to expect if your eviction goes to court.

Whether you rent privately, you’re a social housing tenant or a homeowner, we’ve got lots of guides to help you if you’re facing eviction.

Social housing tenants

What to do if you’re facing eviction

The eviction process if you’re a social tenant

Notice seeking possession

Section 21 notices

Section 8 notices

How long the eviction process takes

What to expect if your eviction goes to court

Private tenants

What to do if you’re facing eviction

Section 21 notices

Section 8 notices

How long the eviction process takes

What to expect if your eviction goes to court

Homeowners

What to do if you’re facing eviction

House repossession

How long the eviction process takes

What to expect if your eviction goes to court