This question is an update from my previous question.So the landlord changed the locks without a court order. My friend called the police and they instructed the landlord to let my friend back in the apartment. Were they suppose to instruct her to give my friend a copy of the key too?? All they said that if you can't get in tomorrow to call the police again. Everytime she wants to get in her apartment that's the extreme measures she has to take? That is riduclous!! What legal action can she take to get a key if the landlord won't voluntary submit one to her?
2007-07-03 02:21:57 · 7 answers · asked by yourxwifey 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You don't tell us where you are located. In some states it is perfectly legal to execute a "lock-out". Where yes, your friend will need to call the apartment management to let them into the apartment each time they need in until the rent is paid.
2007-07-03 09:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by rockinbak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is an eviction by the landlord, under constructive eviction, if possible i would have the police present at the same time a lock smith is called the lock smith can generate a key for her, then i would bill the landlord for the cost
in the end this situation is not going to get better, either go into court to get an injunction or look for somewhere else to move, maybe based on the illegal self help she can sue the landlord for moving cost and new security deposit
2007-07-03 02:42:13 · answer #2 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer, and see if there is any way she can sue the landlord for inconvenience. (I wouldn't want a creep like that to even have a copy of the key while I rented there!)
Sue also for her deposit, and go for another apartment--
this one is not worth the trouble-- remember to put in the law suite the number of days she has to remove her belongings,
and vacate the premise--with the date included--and keep a copy of the papers on her person until she has completely
moved out.
2007-07-03 02:37:26 · answer #3 · answered by V B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend has not been evicted. She is in an 'access dispute' with the landlord. Eviction means that she has been tossed to the curbside with all her possessions. This evidently has not occurred, as of this moment.
You do not state the nature of the dispute and why this is occurring. However, in most locales, it is inappropriate to change locks absent a legal eviction judgment.
She will need to file a complaint with the local housing folks and possibly pursue legal action to cause the landlord to cease and desist.
2007-07-03 02:31:50 · answer #4 · answered by acermill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
CALL THE POLICE AND HAVE THEM ARRESTED~! Tell them the police had already been there and instructed the landlord to give the key. Tell them you want to haVE THEM arrested and press charges for illegal eviction. Then your friend will be given a key as well as the landlord being arrested.
2007-07-03 02:30:03 · answer #5 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
the Police will not get involved in a civil case. This is to be resolved in Civil Court.... good luck!
2007-07-03 07:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by skiingstowe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paying her rent would be legal.
2007-07-03 02:30:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋