The eviction of a tenant has to follow a special legal procedure and the process involved depends on the type of tenancy. A landlord who tries to evict a tenant illegally may be committing a criminal offence. (Content applies to England only.)

Explains how a landlord can evict you for rent arrears, the different types of court orders the landlord can obtain and advises how you can prevent or postpone eviction by the landlord.

If you can't pay your mortgage or any other loan secured on your home, your lender can take legal action to get back the money you owe. It may be possible to prevent any court action and avoid going to court but you need to act. Find out what to do. (Contents applies to England only.)

Your home can only be repossessed by your mortgage lender if a court agrees and if the correct procedures are followed. Repossession doesn't happen automatically. You may be able to stop repossession of your home at any stage in the process and you should seek help as soon as possible. (Content applies to England only.)

A simple explanation of the various stages of repossession you can find yourself in and advice on what you can do.

Explains what happens if your lender starts repossession proceedings in the county court. Homeowners can only be evicted if the court makes a possession order, which they will only do in certain circumstances. (Content applies to England only.)

Your landlord's lender may try to repossess the property you are renting if your landlord does not keep up with their mortgage payments. If this happens, you may have some protection from eviction if your tenancy is binding on the landlord's lender. If not, your options will be more limited. Information on how you can get help if you are in this situation. (Content applies to England only).

If a court has decided that your home should be repossessed, it will usually be sold by your mortgage lender. Find out what happens when your home has been sold and if you will still owe any money. (England only)