im 11 days late on rent and the land lord gave me 2 days to leave and said he would change the locks can he do that i live kansas
2007-12-21 17:05:13 · 3 answers · asked by Jeannie H 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I suggest reading the lease that you signed when you moved in. It should specify what is to happen when you do not pay what you have promised to pay.
In general, unless the lease says different, then YES, the landlord can evict you and change the locks. They are his/her locks, not yours. Not paying your rent (and not making prior arrangements with the landlord) means that you don't want to honor a legal contract you have made and signed your name to, so the landlord has no obligation to allow you to keep living there.
Of course, my obvious recommendation to you is to pay your rent, but I'm guessing you have considered that.
2007-12-21 17:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by fotoguy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe the landlord needs to go through the housing court to actually put a lockout into effect. Since you have access to a computer, go online at the Kansas state website for housing and see what the process is as stated by law. As you have been threatened with seizure of your property, you may also want to contact your local police, and if his threat is illegal they can take appropriate action.
2007-12-22 01:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can only be evicted by a court order.
If the landlord changes the locks, consult an attorney and SUE HIM/HER.
2007-12-22 01:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only after court evicts you. He needs to give you advance notice. But reread your lease. It may state otherwise.
2007-12-21 17:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by _nicole_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋