Private Sector Housing Civil Financial Penalty Policy
Protection from Eviction Act 1977 offences
Unlawful eviction and harassment of occupier - section 1 of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977
| Starting point | Statutory maximum civil penalty amount | Landlord type: downward adjustment | Landlord type: adjustment | Landlord type: upward adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £35,000 | £40,000 | £28,000 | £35,000 | £42,000 |
Offence-specific mitigating factors:
- none
Offence-specific aggravating factors:
- violence or threats of violence
- disposal of possessions or threats to dispose of possessions
- breach or evasion of an injunction or undertaking
- loss of home
Last modified on 27 February 2026
