What to do if I can’t get the rest of my personal belongings from my former rental?
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What to do if I can’t get the rest of my personal belongings from my former rental?
My landlord went into nursing home. The banks foreclosed on property and it went to auction. The new owner then gave me an eviction notice on the 2nd of lasy month to be out by the 30th. Then, this month on the 16th, I told him that I was moving but needed time. I was told no problem. On the 23rd I went to getthe rest of stuff but the driveway iwas blocked and the locks were changed. The police say they can’t help.
Asked on December 24, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You should go to court, seeking a court order (injunction) allowing you into the premises to recover your belongings and to generally give you access--the new owner has no right to lock you out ahead of time (before the 30th, if that was the date your tenancy was to end) or to keep you from you from your belongings. Contact the tenancy or landlord-tenant division of your county court; they should be able to provide instructions and sample forms.
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