{"id":4223,"date":"2023-04-15T04:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T04:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=4223"},"modified":"2023-09-12T10:10:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T10:10:17","slug":"council-and-housing-association-eviction-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/housing\/council-and-housing-association-eviction-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Council and Housing Association Eviction Process UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

COUNCIL EVICTION PROCESS<\/strong>: This page explains eviction procedures of council or housing association tenants.<\/p>\n

Find information on legal grounds for eviction and the tenant notice period. This guide also clarifies what rulings a court can decide.<\/p>\n

There are certain times when you may stop or delay the eviction. Charities such as Shelter or Citizens Advice can give you personal advice.<\/p>\n

You may also get legal aid to help pay towards your legal costs. Those who are eligible can get advice from Civil Legal Advice<\/a> or you may prefer to search for a legal aid adviser<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You may also get help on the hearing day from an adviser in the court building if your case gets heard in court<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: If you get evicted it means your landlord has ended your tenancy agreement. It also means you will have to vacate your property.<\/p>\n

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Basic Steps of Eviction<\/h2>\n

There are some basic steps your council or housing association must take to evict you. As a rule it depends on the type of tenancy<\/a> that you have. The 4 basic steps of eviction are as follows:<\/p>\n

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  1. You receive written notice of the council or housing association intent to evict you.<\/li>\n
  2. You should either leave or come to an agreement with your landlord. If not, the council or housing association can then apply to the court for a possession order.<\/li>\n
  3. If this occurs the court will decide whether you can get evicted from housing association property.<\/li>\n
  4. What happens if you still refuse to leave the property? In this case bailiffs can remove you and your personal belongings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Note<\/strong>: You can report squatters in a council property<\/a> to the local authority online if you are living in England or Wales.<\/p>\n

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    Council Eviction Notice<\/h2>\n

    Your council or housing association cannot evict you without some advance warning. They have a legal duty to provide you with a formal written notice of eviction. The warning notice must state that they are planning to evict you from the property.<\/p>\n

    The terms of an advance notice to evict will depend on the type of tenancy you have. As a rule they must tell you why they are evicting you and give you at least 4 weeks’ notice and 2 months in other cases.<\/p>\n

    You have a better chance to keep your home if you make a prompt reply to the written notice.<\/p>\n

    Note: A council or housing association can start eviction proceedings immediately if:<\/p>\n