Harassment

Implicit in any tenancy is the tenant's right of Quiet Enjoyment. This means that the landlord should not do anything to interfere with your peaceable occupation and enjoyment of the premises.

It is a criminal offence under Protection from Eviction Act 1977 for a landlord, or someone acting on his or her behalf, to carry out acts which are intended to make you leave the premises or to stop you from exercising your legal rights.

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea's Tenancy Relation Office> [TRO] advises landlords and tenants on the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.

The TRO's will intervene to prevent breaches of the law including, if necessary, taking criminal proceedings against an offending landlord.

If you live in Kensington & Chelsea and you are being harassed by your landlord you should contact the Tenancy Relation Service:

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Tenancy Relation Service
Town Hall
Hornton Street
London W8 7NX
Tel: 020 7361 3008
Fax: 020 7361 3718

Alternatively, you can seek advice from HASKC, another local advice centre [see Useful Contacts] or solicitor.