Housing Rights for Sex Workers: Legal Protections and Safe Housing Tips

When it comes to housing rights for sex workers, the legal protections that ensure sex workers can rent, live, and stay in their homes without fear of unfair eviction or discrimination. Also known as tenant rights for sex workers, it’s not about whether sex work is legal—it’s about whether you can keep your home when someone finds out what you do. Too many sex workers are kicked out not because they broke a lease, but because a landlord found out their profession. That’s discrimination. And in many places, it’s illegal—but few know how to fight it.

Eviction protection, the legal safeguards that prevent landlords from removing tenants without proper cause or court order. Also known as unlawful eviction defense, it applies to everyone—even if your income comes from sex work. Landlords can’t just change locks, cut power, or threaten you because they disapprove of your job. If they try, you have rights. In the UK, the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 says they need a court order. No judge, no eviction. Period. And if they’re harassing you or making false claims about noise or behavior, that’s also against the law. You don’t need to be a lawyer to use these tools—you just need to know they exist.

Safe housing for sex workers, a set of practical, low-cost strategies to secure your living space, control access, and reduce risk without drawing attention. Also known as secure home practices for sex workers, it includes things like reinforced locks, discreet entry signals, and knowing your neighbors without oversharing. It’s not about paranoia. It’s about control. If you’re working from home, you need clear boundaries. You need a way to screen visitors without letting strangers into your building. You need to know who’s on your floor, and who you can trust if something goes wrong. These aren’t luxury tips—they’re survival basics.

And then there’s housing discrimination, when someone refuses to rent, raises rent, or evicts you because of your job—even if it’s legal. Also known as occupational discrimination in housing, it’s one of the most common but least reported issues sex workers face. Landlords lie. They say "no pets," "no parties," or "the unit’s been rented." But if you’ve seen the same ad for three months and you’re the only one turned away, that’s not coincidence. Document everything. Save emails. Record calls. Reach out to organizations that specialize in housing rights for marginalized workers. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to take it.

What you’ll find in the posts below aren’t abstract legal theories. They’re real stories, real tools, and real steps people have used to stay in their homes. From how to handle a landlord’s sudden inspection to how to build trust with neighbors without revealing your work, these guides are written by people who’ve been there. No fluff. No jargon. Just what works when the system isn’t on your side.