Illegal Eviction & Harassment
Legal Advice for Tenants
It is against the law for your landlord to evict you without following the correct legal process. If you have been locked out, threatened, or harassed for trying to exercise your rights, you may be entitled to urgent legal protection and compensation.
It is against the law for your landlord to evict you without going through the proper legal process. If you have been locked out, threatened, or harassed for trying to exercise your rights, you may be entitled to urgent legal protection and compensation.
At Rashid Solicitors, we support tenants who are facing illegal eviction or harassment from landlords. We act quickly to protect your tenancy, stop further harm, and help you make a legal claim if necessary.
What counts as illegal eviction?
Your landlord may be acting unlawfully if they
- Change the locks while you are out
- Remove your belongings from the property
- Cut off your gas, water, or electricity supply
- Use threats or intimidation to make you leave
- Enter the property without notice or permission
- Evict you without a court order
These actions are serious breaches of the law. You have a right to remain in your home until your landlord obtains a possession order through the court. We help you take legal steps to return to your home or seek compensation if you have already been forced out.
What is harassment by a landlord?
This can include
- Constant visits without warning
- Unwanted messages or calls
- Physical or verbal abuse
- Refusing to carry out repairs
-
Threatening to call immigration authorities
or social services without cause
legal advice can help you respond with confidence.
What you can do
You can take legal action to
- Get back into your home if you’ve been locked out
- Stop your landlord from entering or threatening you
- Seek compensation for distress, loss, or damage
- Prevent further harassment through an injunction
- Report criminal behaviour to the local council or police
or support you in reporting your landlord to the local authority.
Fixed-fee legal advice
Service
Legal advice for illegal eviction
or harassment
Fixed fee
£350
(No VAT)
Includes
- Consultation with a solicitor
- Review of your tenancy, complaint history, and evidence
- Legal advice on your rights and options
- Written summary and a plan of action
we will quote separately and get your agreement before continuing.
Disbursements and additional costs
In some cases, we may need to arrange disbursements, which could include
- Court application fees (e.g. for an injunction or re-entry order)
- Process server costs
- Interpreter or translation services
- Medical or welfare reports (if harassment affected your health)
No additional costs will be incurred without your permission.
Acting fast
Illegal eviction and harassment cases often require urgent action. If you have been removed from your home, we can apply for a court order to regain access. If the court agrees, your landlord may be ordered to
let you back in and could be fined or prosecuted.
The sooner you act, the more options we can offer. We also work with local authorities where appropriate to report rogue landlords or claim emergency housing if needed.
Who will handle your case
Your application will be managed or overseen by a qualified solicitor. We provide all clients with a written engagement letter explaining the work involved, the fees, the timescales, and your rights throughout the process.
Language support
We support Bengali, Sylheti, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Somali and a range of other languages. Let us know your preferred language when contacting us. We can arrange an interpreter if required.
how we work
Free 15 Min Consultation
24/7 Access for Urgent cases
Fixed Fees No hidden charges
Book your free 15-minute consultation
If your landlord has locked you out, threatened you, or is making your life difficult, speak to a solicitor today. We will explain your rights and help you take action to protect your home and your safety.
Call now or book your consultation online.
