Unlawful Eviction and Harassment
The Protection from Eviction Act 1977 makes it a criminal offence for any person to unlawfully deprive a 'residential occupier' of their occupation of the premises. Unless the tenant agrees to vacate, the only legal way a landlord can evict a tenant (including a contract-holder) is by obtaining a court order. Any term in the contract that says otherwise will be void.
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