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Harassment by a private landlord

A landlord or letting agent who won't let you live in your home in peace, or acts in a way intended to make you leave your home or to take away your rights could be guilty of harassment, which is a criminal offence. There are steps you can take to deal with this (This information only applies to England.)

http://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/eviction/harassment_by_a_private_la...
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Discrimination in housing - harassment

The Equality Act 2010 protects you from harassment by someone like a landlord or estate agent. Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and includes things like abusive or threatening comments, jokes or behaviour. If you’ve experienced harassment, you may be able to do something about it.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/discrimination-in-housing/
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