Council houses in Leeds are managed by three arms length management organisations (ALMOs) and one tenant management organisation. The council may consider an eviction if the terms of your tenancy agreement are broken. The most common reasons for seeking an eviction are when tenants don’t pay their rent or engage in antisocial behaviour.
You need to contact your local ALMO to find out
- under what circumstances an eviction may be considered
- what the process involves
- what your legal rights are
The council is responsible for deciding when an eviction can be considered, and the ALMOs are responsible for carrying out the eviction process. If you receive an eviction notice, you should seek independent legal advice from a solicitor or from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau.
There is no guarantee that the courts will not evict households with children.
The Council or other registered social landlords generally have no obligation to re-house those who are evicted for non-payment of rent.
What happens if I am evicted?
If you are evicted you will have to find alternative accommodation for yourself and anyone else who is living with you. The court will tell you the date and time that the bailiff will arrive. A representative from Housing will also be there. The locks of the house will be changed and any of your belongings that are still there will be cleared.
Can I stop the eviction?
The earlier you take action or get advice the better. It is more difficult to make agreements at a late stage. You may apply for the Warrant of Possession to be suspended. The court will then reconsider your case but may not agree to alter the decision.
Please remember, if you are having difficulties paying your rent:
- speak to a member of our staff, using the contact details on this page
- get advice, for example, from a Citizens' Advice Bureau; and
- make regular payments, no matter how small they are.