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I owe rent for a month and my landord is threatening me to move my stuff out of the house
<p>(<strong>Note:</strong> I know a similar question has been asked but this is slightly different in terms of the agreement and I also have specific location information which might help come up to a better conclusion.)</p>

<p>This is Covid19 pandemic time and I understand that it is a tough time for everyone.</p>

<p>I'm living in a rented single room in a shared-house with a verbal agreement (No on-paper lease) in MA, US. As per the verbal agreement, I'm supposed to pay the rent at the start of every month. Also, there is a 1-month deposit which I had already paid. Also, I'm not sure if my landlord is renting the place legally or illegally.</p>

<p>Only, this month (May 2020), I requested him to pay the rent of May &amp; June together by June 15th. Also, I haven't been staying at my house since more than 2 month. But, he threatens me to pay rent of May within a couple of days or he will ask someone to put my personal belongings from my room to somewhere outside the house in my absence and without my permission.</p>

<p>Q. Can he legally do that without me giving him permission and in my absence?</p>

<p>Any solution or recommendation? Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>Even with a verbal lease, evictions must be done legally; the landlord can't evict you with out going through a legal process that takes time, and can't legally dump your possessions outside, or ask someone else to do it.</p>
<p>In addition, according to <a href="https://www.masslegalhelp.org/housing" rel="noreferrer">MassLegalHelp</a>, there are temporary changes to evictions due to Covid-19:</p>
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<p>• Evictions and foreclosures are on hold.</p>
<p>• Your landlord cannot lock you out or shut off your utilities.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Read the link <a href="https://www.masslegalhelp.org/housing" rel="noreferrer">Housing - MassLegalHelp</a> for more information and help if needed.</p>
