Relocate homeless people from private land
**In a decreet and sympathetic manner, we can offer support to the homeless people on your land and move them on**
Are homeless people affecting your business?
Have you recently bought a new home and discovered homeless people or rough sleepers camped out on your property?
Don’t worry—this guide provides useful advice on how to remove them safely and effectively. It’s crucial to handle these situations with care and in accordance with the law to prevent conflicts or threats to your safety. By following these steps, you can address and resolve the issue of homeless individuals or rough sleepers on your private property:
1. Understand Your Legal Rights
Familiarise yourself with the laws in your area regarding the removal of rough sleepers or homeless individuals from private property. Knowing your rights ensures you act within the law and avoid legal repercussions.
2. Consider Offering Help
Before taking action, explore ways to provide support. Connecting rough sleepers with local shelters or service providers can be a compassionate first step, rather than resorting to forced removal. Speak to them about contacting Crisis www.crisis.org.uk
At London Evictions, our experienced enforcement agents offer guidance and support to the homeless individuals you need to remove, ensuring the process is handled sensitively and effectively.
How Homelessness Can Impact Businesses
Homelessness can have significant effects on businesses, including:
- Safety Concerns: Businesses may face safety issues, and customers may feel uncomfortable in the environment.
- Profit Loss: Homelessness-related issues can deter customers, resulting in financial losses.
- Economic Impact: Reduced foot traffic and disruptions can negatively affect local economies.
Homeless individuals may inadvertently drive away customers, harass staff, panhandle inside the premises, or cause property damage, such as in restrooms.
Our Expertise
At London Evictions, we specialize in safely and legally removing homeless individuals from private and commercial properties in a sympathetic manner.
Homelessness is a complex issue affecting both private and commercial buildings. Whether a homeowner is dealing with rough sleepers on their property or a business is contending with trespassing and panhandling that disrupts operations, effective solutions are essential. Our team is here to help you navigate these challenges and restore peace to your property.
London Evictions uses experienced enforcement agents who will offer guidance and support to the homeless people you wish to evict from your land.
Homeless people may drive away customers and might come inside and harass your workers, panhandle inside, and cause property destruction in your restrooms.
We at London Evictions are able to safely remove homeless individuals from your land.
Both private and commercial buildings are impacted by the complicated problem of homelessness. Effective solutions are essential, whether a business is dealing with panhandling and trespassing that makes customers and staff less comfortable, or a homeowner is dealing with the problem of homeless people sleeping on their property.
Homelessness in London has reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with significant increases in both rough sleeping and the number of individuals in temporary accommodation.
Rough Sleeping Statistics
Between April 2023 and March 2024, approximately 11,993 individuals were recorded sleeping rough on London’s streets, marking a 19% increase from the previous year and a 58% rise over the past decade.
In the first quarter of 2024, 4,118 people were reported sleeping rough, a 33% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
Demographics of Rough Sleepers
The majority of rough sleepers are men (85.3%), with a significant portion aged between 26 and 45.
Homelessness in Temporary Accommodation
Over 183,000 Londoners are estimated to be homeless and living in temporary accommodation arranged by local boroughs, the highest number ever recorded in the capital.
Contributing Factors
The rise in homelessness is attributed to several factors, including the cost-of-living crisis, a shortage of affordable housing, and systemic issues within social support systems.
Government Initiatives
In response to the crisis, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has pledged to eliminate rough sleeping in the city, emphasizing the need for comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of homelessness.
Public Awareness
Documentaries like “Someone’s Daughter, Someone’s Son” have been released to shed light on the personal stories behind homelessness, aiming to foster empathy and drive policy change.
Addressing homelessness in London requires a multifaceted approach, including policy reforms, increased support services, and community engagement, to effectively reduce and ultimately eliminate homelessness in the city.