Landlord And Tenant Dispute

Question 1

What must a landlord have when evicting a tenant

Answer 1

Possession order

Question 2

Is it a criminal offence to evict someone without a possession order?

Answer 2

Yes. The evicted person is entitled to one under protection from eviction act 1977 however you do not have to arrest as they may just not have it on them. You do need to point it out to them though

Question 3

Where do you get a warrant for eviction

Answer 3

Local county court

Question 4

What makes an eviction illegal?

Answer 4

Trying to evict a person without a bailiff warrant

Question 5

When will it be illegal for a bailiff to turn up

Answer 5

If they are operating outside of work hours (office hours not weekends)

Question 6

What is the role of a police officer during a landlord/ tenant civil dispute?

Answer 6

Prevent breach of peace. And make sure the relevant authorities have the relevant documents/ warrants