What to do if my landlord is trying to illegally evict me?
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What to do if my landlord is trying to illegally evict me?
He filed for eviction last month I had a default judgement but I paid it. He illegally changed the licks and disconnected the water as well as the electricity. I have paid him everything I could I also ended up losing my job due to having to leave work and getting a locksmith to unlock the door. I am a single parent with 2 children. I really need to know what to do?
Asked on October 1, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the landlord to be reinstated into your home, if you are still locked out, as well as for compensation for the illegal eviction, which compensation could certainly include direct costs and possibly--depending on how strong a direct causal link you can show--some compensation for the lost job. Ideally, you should get an attorney to help you with this case--you have rights you can vindicate and compensation to which you are entitled, since landlords may not legally change locks, disconnect utilities, etc. If you can't afford an attorney, try contacting Legal Services and seeing if they will help you.
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