If your landlord plans to evict you, they must tell the council. This means you could be at risk of homelessness.
Contact the council as soon as possible for help and advice.
You do not have to leave straight away; you can stay in your home until a tribunal gives an eviction order. Your landlord cannot evict you on their own.
What will happen next
- your landlord sends you a notice
- after the notice period, they can apply to a tribunal
- you will be told about a hearing (Case Management Discussion)
- you can explain your side at the hearing
The tribunal will decide whether to:
- grant an eviction order
- refuse it
- ask for more information
If an eviction order is granted:
- you usually still have at least 1 month before eviction
- you may be able to appeal the decision
Eviction can only happen through Sheriff Officers.
How the council can help
A Housing Options Officer will contact you after we are told you are at risk. We can offer free help, including:
- support to keep your home
- help with benefits or money problems
- debt advice
- advice about the tribunal
- short-term support (if you are 16 or over)
Ways to find a safe place to live
We can help you look at your options. You can complete a Housing Options Plan. This takes about 15–20 minutes.
It will:
- ask about your situation
- show your housing options
Social housing can take a long time, so it is important to look at all options.
