Can my landlord take my things out of my home?
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Can my landlord take my things out of my home?
I got behind on my rent and my power got cut off. I went to stay with my mom and I got a job…when I got my first paycheck I was going to go and get my stuff out. I called the landlord and let him know and he said that was fine and I told him that I would send him money so I could pay up what I owed him. He said that was fine but then the very next day my neighbor saw him moving my things out. What do I do.
Asked on June 19, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Alabama
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Well, I don't have the entire story.
How late were you? Were you still in a lease or in a hold over? Did you get evicted? Your landlord cannot simply move things out unless you clearly abandoned the property (per statute) and/or he got a court order and/or a statutory time period has lapsed after you were evicted or your lease ended and then the property was considered abandoned.
Check the following:
http://ali.state.al.us/legislation/landlord_tenant.pdf
Then try www.attorneypages.com to consult with a landlord tenant rights attorney. Check his or her record at the Alabama State Bar.
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