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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/what-are-the...
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Tips for people renting privately

Explains what to look for and how to avoid problems if you're currently looking for a place, what your rights are if you're living with a friend, what to do if you're living in somewhere that needs repairs, and what to do if you are being harassed by your landlord or want to leave. Part of Shelter's campaign against bad landlords. (Content applies to England only.)

http://england.shelter.org.uk/campaigns_/archive/fixing_private_renting/evict_ro...
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