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Can a landlord change locks of commercial business owner without notice in Texas?
can a landlord change the locks on a commercial building without notice
Can a landlord change locks for abandonment even if the tenant hasn't moved out of rental?
No, a landlord cannot change the locks for abandonment if the tenant has not moved out of the rental property. Changing locks without proper legal process could be considered an illegal eviction and may expose the landlord to legal consequences.
Is it illegal to change the locks of a rental property without notifying the tenant?
I can only answer for Massachusetts, but I think you can. The landlord has a right of entry, but he should get the permission of tenant, and the tenant has a right to be there at the time. If the landlord needs to get in during an emergency, perhaps he should be calling the police.
Can a landlord change locks on a mailbox with only a 3 day notice?
Not in any state that I know of. Most state codes require that the landlord provide a mailbox, and locking it would be a breach of quiet enjoyment.
You gave your landlord a 30 day move out notice and she changed the locks Is this legal?
No. Unless they gave you a new key.
Can you have your locks changed if a person moves out but still has his name on the lease?
You need to check with the landlord about that. You cant just change the locks on a property that you do not own.
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.
Can the tenant change the locks on a rental property for security and privacy from a snooping landlord?
Most laws state that you cannot change a lock without the landlord's permisson, and he will generally require a copy of the key, in this case, defeating the whole purpose. If you catch your landlord in your house without permission he is guilty of burglary just as anyone else would even if he had a key but not your permission to enter the unit or property.
Can a tenant change the locks without consent and without giving the landlord a key in tucson Arizona?
There's no law that prevents it. Some leases have a provision prohibiting changing the locks, but don't expect a judge to enforce it. The prudent landlord would not want a key, since he shouldn't be entering without the tenant's permission anyway, and, preferably, with the tenant there. If he doesn't have a key, the tenant cannot accuse him of unlawful entry. So, yes.
You live in new jersey and your tenant requested that you change the locks because her husband moved out and is no longer living with her Can you change the locks?
A landlord could get in trouble with the husband for changing the locks, but that seems unlikely, especially with a letter from the wife asking that they be changed. There is also no reason why the wife cannot change the locks herself.
If you change your locks do you have to give duplicates of the new keys to your landlord?
AnswerYou should check your lease. In addition, generally a landlord has the right of access in an emergency. You need to check your local landlord/tenant laws.
In a commercial lease if the tenant changes locks does the tenant give a key to the landlord?
Yes. The building belongs to the landlord and needs the key in case of an emergency, or if a tenant abandons the property. Also, you should probably check with the landlord prior to changing locks. There might be a clause in the lease stating that only the landlord can change a lock, not the tenant.
