End of private tenancy, eviction or landlord problem

Harassment or illegal eviction

If you think your landlord is harassing you or trying to evict you illegally, for example by changing the locks or threatening to disconnect your gas, electricity or water, you should get advice straight away from our Housing Solutions Service or Fusion Housing.

We can help you with:-

• negotiating or mediating with whomever you rent from or live with so that you can remain in your current home or stay there until you can find somewhere else to live
• telling you your rights as a lodger or tenant
• landlord/tenant disputes
• giving advice and helping you with your difficulties in finding somewhere else to live
• assisting you in applying for properties through choose 'n' move or with other housing associations
• referring you for debt advice if you need it

Tenancy types

If you're not sure about your type of tenancy or licence, you can use Shelter's tenancy rights checker to find out more.

Once you know what type of tenancy you have, you'll be able to find out more about Your rights as a private tenant .

Giving notice of eviction

Your landlord has to notify you in writing if they want to evict you from their property, but they must have a valid reason. In most situations verbal notice is not legal, even if you don't pay rent.

Find out more about What to do if your landlord is threatening to evict you .

Applying for council housing

Joining the housing register tells you about renting a council, housing association or shared ownership property in Kirklees

Further guidance

• Fusion Housing
• Guide to renting privately
• GOV.UK: A guide to private renting
• Citizens Advice: Repairs-damp
• Shelter: Private renting

Other ways to contact us

• Kirklees Council Housing Solutions Service,
• Phone 01484 221350
• Out of hours emergency service (24 hours a day) Phone 01484 414933
• Email housing.solutions@kirklees.gov.uk