can a landlord change the locks on your garage that he rents to you?
I rent a garage in NJ and first I found that the landlord was using the same garage to store his stuff in and they scratched my truck and used the bed of the truck for shelves. I called the landlord and all he said was he was sorry. The next time that i went to my garage my washer was missing when I called the landlord again his secretary said that he was on vacation, he would call me back, I then asked her how much notice I had to give to get out of my lease, she replied "30days" I then told her consider today my 30 day notice. I now recieved a certified letter stating that he changed the locks on the garage and if I enter he will get me for criminal trespass. The secretary called me and asked me if I got the letter and I told her that I had given my 30 day notice and I still had till the 29th to remove my things. She then told me that I did not give the notice in writing. What can I do?
2007-01-25 12:37:46 · 2 answers · asked by ubetterrelax 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
it will help you a bit more if you ask this question to ppl in the US you have posted this in the in the yahoo canada website.
2007-01-25 12:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by only1noor 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So you have 1) lost your washing machine 2) gotten damage to your truck and 3) been locked out of your garage, where I assume you have other belongings---sounds like you might need to take the LL to court.
If you have a fairly low income you are eligible for FREE representation by Legal Services of NJ, if you call they ask you your income and they'll tell you if you qualify. www.lsnj.org or their number is 1-888-LSNJ-LAW
If your income is above their limits, try New Jersey Tenants Org., www.njto.org or 201-342-3775. if you pay them $22 for a one year membership they will give you advice.
2007-01-25 12:56:00 · answer #2 · answered by njyogibear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋