If not what can i do to reverse this action. i am not behind on rent there was a person disagreement in which i was asked to leave with no notice when told by authorities that this action wasn't legal she changed the locks.
2006-12-28 05:12:28 · 11 answers · asked by raenetta21 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What the landlord is doing is totally illegal. I am a lawyer in California, so I don't know the specific laws in Virginia, but I would presume that they are similar to those in California.
A landlord cannot change the locks on a rented residence until a tenant has been properly evicted or the rental agreement has been legally terminated.
Your landlord is probably in violation of multiple criminal and civil statutes. Get a lawyer... immediately. You are probably entitled damages which you can recover through the court process.
Good luck.
2006-12-28 05:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jack C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, if you have an agreement to rent, the landlord must comply with applicable state laws regarding eviction. Each state has it's own laws, but generally, they all require notice and an opportunity to be heard in court.
You should seek the advice of a laywer in your area right away.
You may also want to contact the Consumer Protection Office:
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Office of Consumer Affairs
1100 Bank Sts
Richmond VA 23219
(804) 786-2042
(800) 551-4636
2006-12-28 05:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the rental property is said to be for two occupants and you have 5 people living in your house than yes, if there is anything in the contract that is written such as comply if pets' are allowed and that kind of stuff and you violate any of the contract agreements than yes, but the landlord must by law provide "adequate notice of eviction". By locking you out, whit out a written notice the landlord broke the contract and the landlord can be brought to court (you can sue for expenses due to bridge of contract on living accommodations that means food you could not cook at home, clothe you could not where due to no access and what ever expense is accrued due to your personal displacement due to her contract bridge) Go to your local court clerk and get all the legal forms and fill them out make a few copies and provide the landlord a copy and submit them to the clerk, to start the process. Ask if you can get some legal aid to help you with your case! Good luck.....Smile
2006-12-28 05:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by 2u-sister 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can file a civil action against your landlord. You can contact the Housing Commission in your area for more information about what avenues you can take. When your landlord changed the locks, they breached their contract with you. You may want to file a report with the police dept. This may help you later if ou take them to court. If you still have possessions in the home, it could be considered theft. Good luck to you... now I know why you wanted to move.. the landlord is NUTS!
2006-12-28 05:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states require at least 30day notice for eviction. If you are still living in the house (which it sounds like you are) then she can not change the locks on you.
I would contact the authorities and a lawyer. Then I would LEAVE as soon as possible. Your landlord sounds like a lunatic
2006-12-28 05:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by guawsgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go yesterday and file at district justice office...I had this done to me and oh boy...and do not tell a soul what you are doing...our misery began when he did not want found out about embezzling rent money for garbage bill that was included in rent; he did not have the garbage collection for the other tenants, just his house...and on top of everything, he raised the rent so he could get more money...
2006-12-28 05:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by Patches6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the sites below. Make sure to change the State to Virginia on the 1st site. On the last site is a very affordable way to obtain an Attorney/Law Firm in your state. Hope this helps.
2006-12-28 06:13:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds illegal. I would contact the authorities as she is in violation of your legal contract with her. Unless you signed something that said you have to agree with her on all matters or you would be locked out.
2006-12-28 05:17:05 · answer #8 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting. Only if the disagreement was something stated in the lease, otherwise, no I don't think so. But you really need to give more details.
2006-12-28 05:21:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has to give you 30 days notice and after that 30 days she can do any thing she wants other wise get a lawyer
2006-12-28 05:20:31 · answer #10 · answered by Lab Runner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋