Unlawful Eviction & Harassment - The Current Position on Damages & Rent Repayment Orders

Introduction

Unlawful eviction and harassment remain significant areas of risk for landlords and property professionals with potentially serious legal and financial consequences.

This webinar provides an up-to-date overview of the law relating to unlawful eviction and harassment, explaining what conduct may amount to an offence or civil wrong and the circumstances in which landlords and agents may find themselves exposed to liability.

It will consider the current legal position including recent developments concerning damages and rent repayment orders. Alongside the legal framework, it will provide practical guidance on steps landlords and agents can take to reduce the risk of unauthorised eviction or harassment arising in the first place, including good practice.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• How to identify conduct that may amount to unlawful eviction or harassment
• The current legal position including the latest position concerning damages and rent repayment orders
• Practical tips to prevent these liabilities from arising in the first place
• A worked practical example