27 Damages for unlawful eviction

Chapter IV
Protection from Eviction

27  Damages for unlawful eviction

(1)     This section applies if, at any time after 9th June 1988, a landlord (in this section referred to as “the landlord in default”) or any person acting on behalf of the landlord in default unlawfully deprives the residential occupier of any premises of his occupation of the whole or part of the premises.

(2)     This section also applies if, at any time after 9th June 1988, a landlord (in this section referred to as “the landlord in default”) or any person acting on behalf of the landlord in default—

(a)     attempts unlawfully to deprive the residential occupier of any premises of his occupation of the whole or part of the premises, or

(b)     knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the conduct is likely to cause the residential occupier of any premises—

(i)     to give up his occupation of the premises or any part thereof, or

(ii)     to refrain from exercising any right or pursuing any remedy in respect of the premises or any part thereof,

does acts likely to interfere with the peace or comfort of the residential occupier or members of his household, or persistently withdraws

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