Response to Please help - Notice served during fixed term (Housing Act 1988) Section 21(1)(b)

Margaret, your landlord cannot physically remove you without a court order. (Even with a court order he would have to call the police to physically remove you.) It is a criminal offence and if he should try to do so call the police. He will need a possession order to evict you and you will have plenty of time to deal with this because there would be a hearing. Possession proceedings do not happen over night so it would take him a while to get the order. Take the notice you have received and your tenancy agreement to your local Citizens Advice they give excellent advice on housing matters.

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