Private tenants

There are things you can do if you feel you are being harassed:

• keep a diary of incidents including dates and times with photographs. This will be evidence if you go to court
• record details of any conversations you may have with your landlord or threats that he may have made
• ask your landlord to put everything in writing
• keep a copy of your tenancy agreement and any notices and letters that the landlord sends you
• have someone else with you to witness meetings/dealings with your landlord
• note the names and addresses of people involved including witnesses
• work with other tenants who are affected
• contact the council
• report incidents to the police and ensure they log your complaints
• If your landlord has a key for the accommodation you could change the locks
• seek assistance from a solicitor that specialises in housing law/tenancies
• if all else fails, you can apply to the court for a remedy

Call the police immediately:

• if you have been threatened or assaulted
• if your property has been damaged or stolen
• if you have been locked out

Ask for a copy of the crime reference number. If police officers are called out, make a note of their names as well as the number that is on the left shoulder of their jackets.

What we can do:

• we can deal with harassment and illegal eviction cases
• we will try to stop the harassment and get you back into your home
• we will explain the law to your landlord
• if you have a genuine strong case, we will help prepare and present your case in court