The Tenancy Information Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023

Illegal eviction and harassmentN.I.

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7.  Your landlord, or anyone acting on their behalf, is not allowed to harass you or your household to try to make you leave or illegally evict you. This could include:

  • Entering your home without permission, unless in an emergency,

  • Removing your belongings, or

  • Cutting off essential services, such as water or electricity.

Your local council has powers to take legal action if this happens.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 para. 7 in operation at 1.4.2023, see reg. 1(1)