Category: Challenging an Eviction
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Discriminatory Eviction: UK Legal Overview
What is Discriminatory Eviction? Discriminatory eviction happens when a landlord tries to remove a tenant from their home because of a protected characteristic, such as race, gender, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation. Under UK law, specifically the Equality Act 2010, it is illegal for landlords to treat tenants unfairly or evict them based on…
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Retaliatory Eviction: Legal Overview for UK Tenants
What Is Retaliatory Eviction? Retaliatory eviction happens when a landlord tries to remove a tenant from their home because the tenant has complained about issues with the property, asked for repairs, or asserted their legal rights. In simple terms, if you report problems like damp, faulty heating, or unsafe conditions, and your landlord responds by…
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Discriminatory Eviction: Common Examples and Your Rights as a Tenant
What is Discriminatory Eviction? Discriminatory eviction is when a landlord tries to evict a tenant because of a personal characteristic that is protected by law. In the UK, this is illegal under the Equality Act 2010, Section 4, which sets out clear rules to prevent unfair treatment in housing. The law protects people from discrimination…
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Can My Landlord Evict Me for Complaining or Requesting Repairs?
Understanding Retaliatory Eviction Retaliatory eviction happens when a landlord tries to evict a tenant simply because the tenant has complained about problems in their home or has asked for repairs to be carried out. This type of eviction is often called “revenge eviction”, and it is considered both unfair and illegal in many situations. In…
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Retaliatory Eviction Explained: Tenant Rights and Legal Protections
Introduction to Retaliatory Eviction Retaliatory eviction happens when a landlord tries to evict a tenant because the tenant has complained about the condition of the property or has exercised their legal rights. For example, if you report a serious repair issue to your landlord or the local council, and your landlord then serves you an…
