Illegally my landlord of the buisness I was leasing at his building, locked me out the 3rd month into a 3 year lease. Idid not default,miss any payments or get an eviction notice. The land lord keep all my belongings,assets,and stole my whole business.I need a lawyer or advice.I need a lawyer in Arizona.
120166
Yeah, police first (show them your lease).  And possibly a locksmith?
86999
you need to contact your local 211 information and referral line and ask them how to contact the agency in your area for fair housing. i used to work for such a place and they investigate situations like that, when landlords screw you over. they will tell you who to network with to get your life back together and get some forced compensation if possible, from your landlord.
657560
well never do illegal, this is a gr8 opportunity to get some money back. you can find good evidence and witness that when you were kicked out there was lot of stuff at home and which is missing and you can sue them...
605847
It seems that you did everything right because after 9.30.2005, the tenancy for a term became a tenacy at will so that either party could terminate the lease provided there was notice. If you could show the written documentation that says you gave them the appropriate 30-day notice, this will help you in court to establish intent to move out. If they are saying they didnt get the keys until mid-November, and there is no physical evidence to say that you didn't turn them in, the landlord will most likely loose because (1) You have written evidence of your intent to move and (2) The landlord will be the plaintiff which means he will have the burden of proving, by a proponderance of evidence (51% or more) that you didn't turn in your keys at the beginning of Novemeber which will be impossible without cameras of some sort.\nBUT, consult a property/contract lawyer. They will know the specific law of your state.
477016
He cannot evict you for this. It is A LAW that all sex offenders and sexual predators must register with the police department where they live. This information is public record. Anyone can go online, pull up the sex offenders for their area, and see photos of the people in addition to an overview of their offense/s and their status. You have not broken any laws by discussing a matter of public record with anyone else, and you surely have not violated your lease agreement, either.\n\nHOWEVER - do you really want to continue renting from this man? It may be a possibility that he will attempt to make your life uncomfortable if he perceives you as a thorn in his side (even though HE is the one who did something VERY wrong). When you look at the big picture, you may realize that it would be better to cut your losses and move on. \n\nI would suggest that, if you take this route, that you send your landlord a certified, return-receipt-requested letter, advising him that you are moving out on such&such date, and that he can use your security deposit for the last month's rent. In the letter, tell him that you are uncomfortable doing business with someone who has a background such as his. I highly doubt that he will attempt to hold you to the entire lease, but, if he threatens to take you to court, tell him to go right ahead. If he is stupid enough to actually do this, there isn't a judge in the world who would side with him - AS LONG AS YOU HAVE NOTIFIED HIM IN WRITING OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND WHY.\n\nMost important is to remember to send the letter certified, return receipt requested. It is the only thing a judge will accept as proof that the landlord was properly notified, and is well worth the buck or so that it costs.\n\nIf, for whatever reason you choose to stay there, I think you are going to have issues with this landlord. Just a hunch.
561691
with out knowing what state you are in this is hard to answer.  however the process in CA is that if a tenant has filed thier Answer with the court then the renter cannot file for Default.  and they should not have been able to evict you with out having filed an Writ of Possession. if you live in Ca, call the California Rural Legal Assistance.  if you dont live in Ca call your local courthouse where the case was opened and ask them to direct you to a local agency who can assist with UDs.  also ask for your states website for self help info.  the www.lawhelp.org can direct you to info on your state, be sure to check that one out. good luck
187989
sp...condemned ;) Very good advice, I would follow what they said above me about calling the gas company, and as long as you have a lease, he will have to go through the normal eviction process, which is different in every state, but if you gave him 30 days notice, put it in writing, verbal's don't mean sh** these days.
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Generally it is completely illegal to do what this landlord did in California.  You may be able to collect up to three times your actual damages or what it cost you to move.  Plus in many areas of the Bay Area it is actually a crime and s/he could go to jail\n\nTry:\nLegal Aid Society of San Mateo County \nwww.legalaidsmc.org\n521 E. 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402\n800-381-8898\n\nProvides high quality civil legal services to low-income children, families and seniors. Serving over 2300 people last year, and helping another 4000 people find the right resource, Legal Aid's mission is to be a source of legal advice, representation and education in our community, so that everyone will have access to justice. Legal Aid provides legal assistance on health care issues, domestic violence, family law, government benefits, disability issues, and small business development. Housing-related programs include HomeSavers, which helps tenants who are having problems with their landlords, and HomeBuilders, which works to promote the development of more affordable housing. \n\nor\n\nBay Area Legal Aid, San Mateo County Regional Office\nwww.baylegal.org\n2287 So. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403\n650-358-0745           800-551-5554 \n\nProvides free legal assistance with eviction defense, landlord-tenant disputes, housing discrimination, and creation and preservation of affordable housing. Services are available to very low-income clients in San Mateo County and throughout the Bay Area.\n\nYou can also try:\n\nSmall Claims Mediation Program\nwww.sanmateocourt.org/director.php?filename=./adr/smallclaims/index.html\n650-573-3907\n\nThis program provides on-site mediation services. If a case settles in mediation, the court will not proceed with the small claims hearing, but rather will note in the court file that the parties reached a mediated settlement.\n\nIf you need or prefer bilingual (spanish) services try:\nLa Raza Centro Legal\nwww.lrcl.org\n866-4-LARAZA (toll free)\n\nProvides bilingual legal services and lawyer referral at sites throughout the county.\n\nIf you or someone in your family also has a disability you may be able to get help from the california department of fair employment and housing: www.dfeh.ca.gov.\n\nIf you want to try to take care of this on your own the california Department of Consumer Affairs has a resource guide at:www.dca.ca.gov/legal/landlordbook\n\nAlso if you cannot get one of these places to help you might want to look into the programs offered by the law schools in your area, such as Stanford, Hastings, and Berkeley
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You can consider taking him to small claims court. You won't need a lawyer for that. The information about how to do it is available from your local court system in your community. If you file a small claim and he fails to respond or show up, you will get a default judgement. That will allow you to attach to any property (real estate) and perhaps go after any payroll with a garnishment. For $1500, I would definately nail his asss to the wall.
585653
i am in AZ and local law and custom will prevail.  what you have is adverse possession.  these things are controlled by time frames such as to close the Ingres/egress off it needs to be open and notorious and done like for 24 hours every 7 years.  there should be a time frame in the 7 to 10 year range that they would have had to close off physical access.  physical access is different then legal access.  most areas require physical access to all lots.  your best bet is to contact first a local real estate broker who specializes in land not in houses, it will be under commercial real estate in the phone book. he can answer most questions. but you will be in court to get it done, and the real estate guy will know the right lawyer.  this is a highly technical area of law make sure you get someone who does this for a living, a divorce lawyer will not be much good
260776
He cannot evict you based on a false claim. Do not talk to him anymore and respond to him only in writing from this point on. He has to prove this other party is living in the house based on a lease that is expired. However, if you are dealing with a verbal, this means you are on a month-to-month arrangement at this point and he has the right to give you 30 days notice and you do have to move. The only real way to win this is to sue him for the stay of eviction which can be done in small claims court but will probably take longer than the time you need to move. The main point however, is you do not have your bf living with you and it cannot be proven otherwise. I would stick to my guns on that and stay put until you can leave. The complaint is unfounded but you made the mistake of telling someone you moved your boyfriend in. You will be watched until the landlord is satisfied he doesn't live there. Keep the bf away from you for awhile or stay at his place once a week or so. Hope this helps.
134734
Go to City Hall and tell them your situation. Sometimes your local Chamber of Commerce can help. \n\nMy Parents had a renter who signed an agreement - but in your case (i don't know the technical term) there is a presumption of verbal contract.\n\nThe Renter would have to prove he did pay the rent with signed receipts.  Its your property, and anybody can be evicted for any number of reasons - especially if the rent is not paid.\n\nMy Parents went to City Hall - cant recall who they talked to - but signed an Eviction Form which the police delivered to the renter. The Police Department also enforced the eviction. (there may or may not be a small fee involved but its not much if any)\n\nIf this, or anyone elses answer is better.., is helpful be sure to click the Best Answer option for that person. (for anybody with a best answer). Too many people are asking questions and never give the best answer any credit at all.\n\nGood luck - I know how hard that situation must be.  DO NOT LISTEN TO SOB STORIES IF and only IF you have already been put off two or more times after trying to work with them.\n\nDO NOT GET THEM TO SIGN A RETRO DATED AGREEMENT FORM!  I'm no expert but Im pretty sure thats a bit underhanded if not illegal. Unless the Police or City Hall suggests it - DONT.
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Complete one of each of the following forms:  Summons (Unlawful Detainer), Complaint (Unlawful Detainer), Civil Case Cover Sheet, Addendum to Civil Case Cover Sheet.  Attach COPIES (not your original documents) of the lease agreement, notice and proof of service to the complaint as follows:  \n\nExhibit 1 - lease agreement\nExhibit 2 - 3 day notice to pay rent or quit\nExhibit 3 - proof of service of the 3 day notice to pay rent or quit\n\nAfter you have these documents assembled, you will need to make the following number of copies:\n\n1 copy for your files\n1 copy to be served on each tenant you named in the complaint (defendant)\n1 additional copy just in case you serve the tenant by substituted service because you will need to mail him/her a copy as well.  \n\nTake the originals (2-hole punched at the top of the documents) plus all three copies to the court with your filing fee (approximately $300).  The clerk will file and keep the originals, and return the three conformed copies to you.  (These are your file stamped copies.)  \n\nKeep one set for your files and serve one set on each of the named defendants in your complaint.\n\nRemember:  you do not have to attach your original lease, notice or proof to the complaint.  KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.
81571
First, I sure get tired of folks responding to questions as if they were text messaging you; I wonder if they can properly spell anything. Second, each state has slightly different laws regarding personal property and tenancy. I also have a feeling you left a few details out; the owner of the property where your "house" or trailer was/is sitting on, is a rented space to you (Lessee) owned by the Lessor.  You must have recieved multiple notices regarding the issue of your back lot rent, and THEN it went to Small Claims Court.  The Judge in Small Claims must have had your "paid up" receipts of record, (if you bothered to show up)or not-if not, the Lessor (owner of the property) would have won the small claims case, then she/he (Lesor)would have had an additional request, through another court, at another date later, to request seizure of your property to pay the back owed bills.***** They can only do this if they have proved you had received Notices of these actions.**** The only way they could have had the utilities turned off is if they ended up owning YOUR property in this very legal way.  Seek free legal help from your community legal program; there is pro bono in just about every city in the USA.
75799
Here is the step by step of what you should do.\n\n1. Gather proof that you over paid him. Canceled check, statements, letters. \n\n2. Get proof of what your actual rent was; the lease, cancelled checks.\n\n3. Go to the county court house and up to the county clerk and ask for a small claims form or packet. Pay them what it costs to file the case, (usually $35), ask when it can be filed and note the date in your calendar. They will want to know if you will deliver the summons for court or if the sheriff should. I suggest the sheriff.\n\n4. If you have any witnesses to the overpayment and they can not be in court, have them sign a letter with their side of the story. Have it notarized at a bank.\n\n5. See if you have pictures of the houses condition when you left, just in case he uses the excuse that you trashed his house. If you have them and they show the house as fine, bring them to court with you.\n\n6. Write a very short story about how it happened. This will help the judge see the event in your eyes.\n\nAs to not knowing where he now lives, it might be fairly easy to deal with if you can give the sheriff the town. He then can do a search to find the guy and deliver the summons.\n\nNow, if the landlord doesn't show up for court, you will almost always automatically win. The landlord will be given 30 days to pay you. If he doesn't pay in thirty days, you go back to the court and file a contempt of court against him. He will then be given another 30 days to pay. If he doesn't pay then, you have to notify the court and they will issue a bench warrant out for his arrest. Bench warrants are not followed through with like a criminal warrant. If he gets busted for something else, the bench warrant can be served then but they dont usually go out searching for him with just a bench warrant.\n\nGood Luck! I have won a few of these cases. I only filed when the person was totally in the wrong and didn't care a hoot about me and the trouble they caused.
446445
You are right in saying that these people have a right to know the truth about this man but if it's his place than yes, he can evict you regardless of your lease or whether you pay ontime. It will help should you have to go to court over this but know that if it gets that far, as long as you can prove residency for at least thirty (30) days and you receive mail there, it will take 90 days for him to officially evict you. So you will have at least three months to find a new place. Only then will the cops come to your place and actually watch you move all your things and you leave the permisses. It can get terriably ugly so see if there isn't a way to smooth it over in the mean time. That is if you really want to stay there.
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Present her another check - along w/ a prepared receipt for her signature....It's now Nov 29 - that's 28 days of late fees, ouch!!!\n\nYou can't prove that you paid and she can't prove that you didn't.\n\nYou need to pay her ALL back rent & late fees and so she has no cause to start the eviction process......AND then, you can fight to get your late fees back.\n\nOr pay her Nov rent w/ a certified letter stating why you are not paying the late fees as well......And ask that she acknowledge in writing that you owe or don't owe the fees...You can have the judge settle that dispute too!\n\nSmall claims courts are for landlord/tenant disputes....Send a demand letter to her for the return of your late fees w/in 10 business days....On the morning on the 11th Day go to Court and request a hearing date - then serve her via process server and mail\n\nDO ALL this if and only if you can prove your position....A good argument would be if you've paid previous months on time as instructed.\n\nI evicted a tenant w/out lawyers and while intimidating, the process is really tenant friendly....google your state and landlord/tenant laws and find out what your options are.....\n\nAlso, in some states, late fees can only be charged if they are "reasonable".....it's not defined in the statutes what "reasonable" is.....other states prohibit late fees if they are not specified in the lease.......FIND OUT - BE an informed tenant.