Wrongful eviction claims solicitor
Pursuing damages for tenants wrongfully evicted from assured tenancies
Illegal Eviction Claims
At Mounteney Solicitors, we represent tenants who believe they have been wrongfully evicted from their Assured Tenancy on false grounds. We advise on your legal position and, where appropriate, take steps to pursue a claim for damages against the landlord.
Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, landlords can lawfully end an Assured Tenancy if they intend to sell the property or occupy it themselves, or allow a close family member to do so. However, if the property is put back on the rental market within 12 months of the eviction, this may indicate that the original reason given was not genuine. In these cases, the tenant may have a legal right to bring a claim and seek compensation.
We will begin by assessing your situation and advising whether your case meets the legal test. Where we act, we normally do so on a contingency fee basis, which may mean you pay nothing if the claim does not succeed. We can also explore the possibility of insurance to protect against the risk of having to pay the other side’s legal costs.
We focus on claims involving Assured Tenancies that have been ended using one of the permitted grounds under the Act, where the property is then re-let within 12 months. These cases require a careful legal review and timely action.
If you have been evicted and suspect that your landlord’s stated reason was not genuine, we may be able to help you bring a claim.
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Money Matters
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 enables landlords to end Assured Tenancies from mid-2026 in some circumstances where they intend either to sell the property, or occupy it themselves (or to allow their close family to do so).
Offering the property for rent within 12 months of such termination could be an offence for which there is a strict penalty regime.
We may be willing to act for tenants enforcing this regime on a damages-based fee basis (“no win, no fee”) – and may also be able to obtain insurance against adverse costs risk.
Wrongful Eviction Claim (No Win, No Fee)
If you were evicted from an Assured Tenancy because your landlord claimed they needed the property for a family member or to sell it, but they instead re-let it within 12 months, we can help.
We will review your situation, provide expert advice, and manage your claim for wrongful eviction. We typically work on a “no win, no fee” basis (contingency fee), meaning you may pay nothing depending on the risks of the case.
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Contact our Wrongful Eviction Claims Solicitors
If you have been evicted from your rented home and the property has been re-let within 12 months, you may have a claim under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Our legal team can assess your case, advise on your options and take action where your landlord has wrongly relied on grounds such as sale or re-occupation.
We are experienced in acting for tenants in these claims and may be able to represent you on a no win, no fee basis. We will explain the process clearly and advise whether legal expenses insurance is available to protect you from any potential costs.
With offices in Bramhall, Cheadle, Hazel Grove and Heald Green, we support tenants across Stockport, Greater Manchester and beyond. Remote appointments are also available if preferred.
Contact us today to speak with one of our Dispute Resolution Solicitors and find out whether you have a wrongful eviction claim.
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