can i get in an trow the staff out and change locks?
2006-07-08 12:44:38 · 5 answers · asked by bo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
No, you can't! Your tenant owes rent until their things are moved out and they turn in the keys.
You'll need to file suit for eviction to legally remove their things from the residence and change the locks.
Consult with an attorney.
2006-07-08 13:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you are (country, state) you may need a warrant to "throw the staff out". However. If you take a set of locks along accompanied by some large, well-dressed thugs, most people will leave peacefully. Just don't let them actually touch anyone or you'll have a lawsuit on your hands!
2006-07-08 12:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local police and ask them first because your tenant is going to call them when he finds the doors locked and his stuff gone. If you and the police are on the same side then you're cleared.
2006-07-08 12:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by my_alias_id 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on what your lease or lack-there-of states. Also it depends on the laws in your state. My mom had to put in her lease that she has the right to go in and change the locks, so if you don't have that in there you should get that done. If you don't you can call the sheriffs office and they'll evict them.
2006-07-08 12:50:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can.
Of course, if you don't get an eviction order, there may be some ramifications for you.
I think that Yahoo!® Answers is a great place to get expert legal advice.
2006-07-08 12:50:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋