I have received notice from my landlord

If you rent your home privately, your landlord must give you notice for you to leave. Illegal eviction is a criminal offence.

You may find yourself at risk of being homeless for many reasons. Do not wait until you become homeless - tell us you are at risk of becoming homeless.

If you need somewhere to sleep tonight contact us on 08081 968 406 or email housingsolutions@durham.gov.uk.

If your landlord tries to remove you from your home, contact the police on 101.

If your landlord wants you to leave without giving you a reason, they must:

give you two months written notice
get a possession order from the court when the written notice expires

Tell your landlord that a notice is required if they want you to leave. Your landlord cannot force you to leave your home without giving you notice. It is an offence under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 to remove you from your home without a court order.