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Paragraph 7 Illegal eviction and harassmentI1

Northern Ireland

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.

Annotations

Commencement

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

Notes on NOTES

Commencement

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Sch. 1 Appendix 1 in operation at 1.4.2023, see reg. 1(1)