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You gave your landlord a 30 day move out notice and she changed the locks Is this legal?
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∙ 13y ago
No. Unless they gave you a new key.
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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
What are the legal rights for housing rent?
You do have some legal rights when renting a house. The house should be clean and liveable, the landlord should tell you when he is coming over to fix the house, the landlord cannot have the locks changed.
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.
Can landlord change locks on back money owed without notice?
Not in any state I know of.
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.
What do you do if the landlord changed the locks on a business premises and the rent is up to date?
Try talking to the landlord to see if you can give him the rent and see if you can have the lock key?? :) It's worth trying.
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 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.
The new home owner changed locks on your foreclosed home is this legal?
Yes, it is their house now, not yours.
How does a tenant retrieve personal property if the landlord has changed the locks after an eviction?
This will depend on your state law: in some states the landlord is allowed to keep your property; in others they must put it in storage; while in others they must put it on the curbside
Is there a federal law requiring a landlord to have deadbolt locks on all his houses?
Not necessarily. A landlord must have locks installed which must secure your rental dwelling. They don't have to be deadbolt.
