Can a commercial landlord lock out a tenant without noticedue tonon-payment of rent?
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Can a commercial landlord lock out a tenant without noticedue tonon-payment of rent?
Asked on December 27, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, a commercial landlord may not do this. All lock out require court action; landlords are not allowed to themselves simply lock tenants out. While a commerical tenant receives less protection than a residential tenant--and nonpayment of rent is a straightforward and fast reason to lock someone out in any event--the landlord stlll had to bring an eviction action to lock the tenant out. The tenant may now bring his/her/its own legal action, seeking reinstatement in the property and/or damages for an improper eviction.
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