If 8 months ago my landlord locked me out and refused for me to get anything out of the home, what do I need to do?
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If 8 months ago my landlord locked me out and refused for me to get anything out of the home, what do I need to do?
She did not serve me with any legal documents or anything. And here it is months later and she still is refusing to let me collect my personal property.
Asked on June 27, 2015 under Real Estate Law, Alabama
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
In your state, it is illegal for a landlord to simply lock out a tenant: all evictions are done through the courts. It is also illegal (e.g. theft!) to withhold the tenant's property from him or her. You can file a legal action against you landlord, seeking compenation for the illegal lock-out, seeking to be let back into the unit, and seeking compensation for your belongings. Contact the court clerk for your county for instructions.
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