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NO, call the police and tell them your situation, get a report then look for a lawyer.
Sue for damages and get your stuff back.

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Q: Can a landlord lock you out of an apartment without a writ?
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Would if you were thrown out of apartment without eviction and person has your belongingsWhat are my rights on getting stuff back?

Normally this is referred to as an illegal eviction. If this happens to you, you must call the police to force the landlord to give you back the apartment, for it is legally yours until proper eviction proceedings have been completed with a writ of ejection (writ of possession, etc.).


What happens when judgement is file against you from an apartment complex and you are still living in the apartment?

This means the apartment is allowing you to still live there (perhaps you settled and paid the arrears but not before the Landlord obtained a Judgment or writ of execution against you but chose not to kick you out)


What happens after you answer a unlawful detainer?

Your landlord will win the lawsuit by default. Then a writ of restitution will be entered, and you will be forcibly removed from your apartment.


When can a manager of an apartment complex change the locks?

In Canada if there has been several break-ins in the complex then the landlord has the right to change ALL locks, but the tenants must be notified and given a new key. The only other reason would be if the tenant has not paid their rent, then the landlord can change the lock on that particular apartment with the contents still in it until the tenant pays the rent. In the US a landlord cannot use self-help to hold the renter's personal property for rent due, unless it was so stated in the rental agreement. Before a landlord can seize property and lock a delinquent tenant out of the residence they must use due process of law, receive a Writ of Possession and serve the delinquent tenant with the writ. If the tenant does not recover his or her belongings within the specified time limit, the landlord can consider them abandoned and dispose of them in whatever manner chosen. If the landlord wishes to remove the property from the residence before the set time expires he must secure those items in a storage area.


When our landlord has writ of possession how long do we have to remove our belongings?

30 days


Will an eviction be voided after the landlord accepts money once the eviction is finalized?

Not necessarily: this depends on how much money you have paid the landlord. If you paid all of the money you owed the landlord before hand and then your current rent, then the eviction is canceled. Please note that an eviction is complete when you are forced to move out of the apartment, not when the judge issues a writ of ejectment. This is because the landlord must take every step during the eviction process in order to proceed with it.


Can a eviction writ of possession be filed if the outstanding rent balance on the original judgment has been paid?

Okay, let's clarify something here: An EVICTION is a court hearing initiated by a landlord for violation of lease terms, for example, non-payment of rent A WRIT OF POSSESSION is a court ordered WRIT (that is, an order signed by a Judge) for the landlord to take possession of the rental property. The landlord must obtain such writ after he wins a judgment in the case (this is done either by default judgment or after a hearing before the Judge or Magistrate). Once that writ is obtained the landlord may force you out, even if you paid the amount of rent in question. Remember, if a writ was obtained, about a month has already passed after your rent was due, hence the eviction. Your landlord has the option to accept the money and give you back your home or continue to force you to leave. Even if he forces you to leave the rent was still past due. However, the landlord has only a few days to get the writ after he has won the judgment, and then only a few days to have the Sheriff or Constable force you out.


Can you as a landlord accept back rent after filing a writ in Texas?

In most states is the landlord who has to follow every step of the eviction process. If at any time the landlord chooses to accept money in exchange for allowing you to remain in the dwelling, then the eviction process is canceled - even if a writ of ejectment has already been signed by a judge.


If your tenant is in default of the lease does the landlord have to right to change the locks?

Matters such a locks are usually covered in a written lease. If it's not covered or if there is no written lease you probably can. BUT, you must give the landlord a key. The landlord has the right to enter in an emergency and upon reasonable notice to the tenant to inspect the premises. Keep in mind that landlord / tenant relationships without a written lease are generally governed by state law, so the conclusion may differ from state to state. When I was a landlord, there was an option to change the keys for a tenant. I had it done at my cost and held a key. Most locksmiths will not change the keys if you do not own the home. In many commercial leases the tenant is EXPECTED to change the locks and the landlord may not want to even have a key. For example, when renting a self-storage unit, the tenant would typically add his or her own lock to the unit. Upon default or emergency, the landlord would simply break the lock to gain entry, then put on a new lock.


What is the procedure for filing writ petition in the original and appellate side of Bombay high court?

I have dispute with Housing Society of Apartment building where I am staying and also the Builder of the Apartment building.Question is: Can I file a Writ petition with Mumbai Highcourt to resolve my issue with Housing Society and the Builder?Please let me know.RegardsS.Goswamy


Can the police remove somebody from the apartment if rent is not paid on time?

Absolutely not. Police do not assist in evictions: Sheriff deputies and constables do, and then only if a lawful eviction has occurred and a writ of ejection/writ of possession has been printed and signed by the judge or magistrate.


After writ of possession in Florida what happens to tenants belongings?

The Landlord has the right to seize the belongings and sell them if he wishes. Most of the time, however, they just put out the belongings out to the curb.