Security of Tenure (SOT) is a legal right in the UK housing sector which protects tenants from eviction by their landlords. The main purpose of SOT is to ensure that tenants have a safe and secure home and that they can remain in their home unless they breach the terms of the tenancy agreement or are evicted through due legal process.
SOT covers all forms of residential tenancies, including fixed-term and assured tenancies, student accommodation, and social housing provided by local authorities and housing associations. It also applies to licences, such as those given to lodgers. Under SOT, tenants’ rights and obligations are protected by law, and their landlords must follow certain procedures before they can be evicted. These procedures vary depending on the type of tenancy and the reason for eviction. Generally, however, the landlord must give the tenant notice, and the tenant must be given a reasonable amount of time to move out or challenge the eviction. SOT also provides tenants