Can locks on my apartment be changed with no eviction notice?
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Can locks on my apartment be changed with no eviction notice?
Asked on June 14, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, they can not be changed with out a judgement of eviction and an order allowing the landlord the right to re-enter the apartment. If your landord has locked you out you need to go to landlord tenant court and file a proceeding and complaint. Good luck.
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