Hi Thanks to those who have left supportive and helpful answers. I won't justify the rent arrears suffice to say that any offers to repay at an agreed amount were turned down pointblank therefore was not an option. He is not a freeloader and I hope that the people who have left such unhelpful feedback never find themselves in this situation. Since when is it ok to break into our property and threaten us. Its bad enough anyway but its not even our debt. Unfortunately on this occasion it looks like the bully will win as we have our family's safety to think about. Thanks to those for their helpful comments - wish we could act on them.

re Jolly Green Giant -I thought this forum was to help people and not to make comments where they clearly do not have all the facts. I'm sorry I asked.

Hi I posted yesterday about my brother being illegally evicted by Landord for arrears even though he had no court order. We decided to help him move yesterday as we thought it best for safety. We did call the police who logged it. This morning we text the landlord to say that we had moved him out and that we had put the key through the door. The previous day he had mentioned court proceedings to recover the arrears (2 months) so we told him to send it to our solicitor as my brother is disabled and would be unable to respond correctly. He then said don't mess with me I'm coming round now. I took my son out so that he wasn't there when he arrived. My husband called the police and while he was on to the police the landlord turned up at our house. Forced entry into our property by breaking our gates and said we have till Friday to pay or he will be back with his mates and said you know what I mean. The police woman heard all of this and sent the police around. THey said they could arrest him but obviously we are concerned for our safey and any repercussions. I know we can get an injunction but still fear reprisals. We feel our only option is to somehow find the money. We have never said that it would not be paid but wanted to set up a payment plan. We don't think we can find the money in time. Does anyone have any advice please?

Hi Many many thanks for your prompt reply. It is an Assured Shorthold tennancy. We thought as much but were worried about the contract wording. Thanks again!

I'm writing this on behalf of my brother. Any advice greatly appreciated. He is renting privately and is a little behind with his rent. We have all been trying to get the money together to pay the arrear to help but we are not able. When he got home from work the other day the landlord had put a for sale sign up and it was being advertised on the internet saying it was available. Therefore yesterday he felt he had no choice but to give 4 weeks notice as per his contract. Today the landlord has called and said that under the terms of the contract he will be around tomorrow morning with 3 men to evict him. We dont fully uinderstand the wording of the contract if someone can help? 'If the tenant :- 1 . Is at least 14 days late in paying the rent or any part of it or: 2. has broken any terms of this agreement Then subject to any stautory provisions, the Landlord may recover possession of the property and the tenancy will come to an end. Any other rights the landlord may have will remail in forcr. (Note: The Landlord cannot recover possession without an order of the court under the housing act 1988. Note: This clause does not affect the tenants rights under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977) Can anyone tell me if the Landord is allowed to do this? Thanks in advance for your help.