If you do not want someone on a property you occupy, you can give them a trespass notice.

Trespassing is when someone (who is not the owner or occupier of the property):

• enters your property (or a property you legally occupy - for example, as the tenant) after you have told them not to enter, or
• refuses to leave after you have told them to leave

There are several reasons you might want someone to leave your home or workplace. They may be committing an offence on your property or premises (for example, shoplifting), being disorderly or have no right to be there.

A trespass notice can be verbal or written

A trespass notice is a formal warning that tells a person to stay off your property. You can trespass them verbally, or by giving or sending them a written trespass notice.

If you verbally trespass someone, it is a good idea to follow up with a written notice or at least record the details in writing, as this becomes evidence of the trespass notice.

You can read more information about trespass here.

How to let Police know about a trespass notice

It’s easy to tell us you have given someone a trespass notice:

• report it online: Report trespass
• go to your local station to report it: Police stations