What you should know
A dispute about rent or a tenancy should be handled through the lawful process that applies to the agreement and property. A landlord should not assume that changing locks, removing belongings or using force is a lawful substitute for the required legal procedure.
If you are threatened with eviction, keep your tenancy agreement, rent receipts, notices and communications with the landlord. Do not ignore court papers or formal notices.
Eviction requirements can differ according to the type of tenancy, the agreement and the legal basis relied upon. Seek advice early, particularly before leaving the property or signing a settlement you do not understand.
Legal rights and available remedies depend on the facts of each situation. Contact A4A if you need advice about how the law applies to you.
When to seek help
If you are unsure how the law applies to your circumstances, if your rights may have been infringed, or if you have been arrested, detained, threatened or placed at immediate risk, seek legal assistance.
Legal reference points
- Applicable Sierra Leone tenancy, property, contract and civil-procedure law
For Sierra Leone legislation, judgments and other primary legal materials, use an authoritative source such as SierraLII. The legislation that applies to an individual matter may change or depend on the facts.
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