Tenant Theft of Landlord's Property - Criminal or Civil Offence?

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Tenant Theft of Landlord's Property - Criminal or Civil Offence?

Updated May 20, 2026

Discover the connection between the Theft Act 1968 and thefts by tenants, and find out whether such cases are treated as criminal or civil offences by the police.

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