Harassment
- In a lettings context this describes a landlord who acts inappropriately, knowingly or innocently to the detriment of tenants or contrary to law. Some landlords deliberately seek their unwanted tenants' eviction, by making their tenant's lives difficult - Constructive illegal eviction.
- Protection from Harassment Act 1977 Acts likely to interfere with the peace and comfort of residents living in a property or persistent withdrawal of services reasonably required to occupy property.
- Protection from Harassment Act 1997 - includes stalking and conduct reasonably likely to cause fear.
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Published: 8 November 2013
Last Updated: 5 December 2021