What to do if my property taken by a trailer court?
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What to do if my property taken by a trailer court?
I own a mobile home and am 7 weeks late in paying my lot rent. I went to my trailer yesterday to retrieve some belongings and the locks had been changed (cut off of my sheds as well) and all of my belongings are gone. Is this legal? I was not notified of eviction verbally or in writing. How do I get my belongings back?
Asked on August 20, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Minnesota
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this coutnry, a landlord cannot use self help to remove a tenant form his or her property. Rather, the court process must be gone through where court orders determine how a tenant is to be removed. In your situation, whomever cut the locks and took your belongings would be subject to a legal action by you. I suggest that you consult further with a landlord tenant attorney as to what your legal recourse is.
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