my husband and i recently lost our jobs which put us a month behind on our rent. the day i finally got a job even though it didn't pay a lot my landlord told us we had 10 days to get out. this was difficult due to my new work schedule and i told her that as well as needing time to get a place to stay. on the 13th day i finished work and proceeded to the house to move some of my things when i got there she had gone into my house and took all of our keys and locked us out. my husband had to climb through the dogs door just for us to get our bed and a few clothes. I know that it is illegal to lock a tenant out but i want to know if it would be worth my time to persue as a case and if so what i need to do.
2007-03-16 04:24:01 · 5 answers · asked by theresa g 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It is illegal for her to change the locks in most circumstances. Yes, you should get a landlord/tenant lawyer if you feel it worth your effort to pursue damages. You did not have to move without a court ordered eviction notice. There is no "how long", as you simply do not have to leave without a court ordered eviciton. Check your state's landlord/tenant statutes.
2007-03-16 06:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your state. I live in NJ, in NJ a landlord can not evict you without having to go to court first. So I would look up the laws in your state regarding this.
As far as being locked out, you should have called the police. Again I don't know your state, but it is a crime in NJ for a landlord to do that and well worth pursuing!
2007-03-16 05:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by Primdiva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
As soon as you are late on your rent the Landlord has the right to give you a REIT of possession notice. It gives you a given amount of time to pay your rent. If it is not paid you must move within a given number of days. Of course it varies from state to state, so you'll have to check with your State's tenant laws.
2007-03-16 04:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by skiingstowe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oral agreements do no longer replace or override lease contracts. If the lease demands $1250 a month, she won't be able to particularly call for the different volume, until the lease settlement provides for effects for late or nonpayment. because of the fact the courtroom listening to is scheduled, carry your receipts or cancelled assessments to teach what funds you have made. In maximum states and below maximum contracts, the owner has a suitable to evict in case you have neglected a value or have paid late without paying the late value.
2016-12-18 15:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a laywer. Or go to the library and look up the tenant laws for your state.
2007-03-16 04:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by JORDAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋