Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Tenant belongings
A landlord can't simply throw out a tenant's things
Illegaleviction offence
Noticefor uncollected goods
Compensationcan be claimed
Evidenceis key
In short: While a tenancy is ongoing, a landlord who removes or throws away a tenant's belongings may be committing illegal eviction or harassment, as well as conversion of your property. After a tenancy ends, landlords should give written notice under the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 before disposing of items left behind. If your belongings have been thrown out wrongly, you can claim compensation.
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Can I get compensation?
Yes, you can claim the value of lost items and, for illegal eviction, potentially substantial damages.
How long must a landlord keep belongings?
There's no fixed period, but they must serve proper notice and give a reasonable time to collect.
What if the landlord says it was rubbish?
Evidence of value and ownership will be important.
Landlord dealing with items left behind?
We handle end-of-tenancy properly and lawfully.
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