What to o if our commercial landlord locked us out of our business with no notice or no legal filings?
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What to o if our commercial landlord locked us out of our business with no notice or no legal filings?
It happened in 24 hours. What recourse to we have? Our rent was paid in full until the end of this month and current. He locked us out on the 20th.
Asked on September 26, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Unless there is an order of eviction from a court stating that you as the tenant of the commercial no longer have possession of the rental that you are writing about, what the commercial landlord did by using self help to evict you was illegal under the laws of all states in this country.
I suggest that you consult with a landlord tenant attorney practicing in the area of commercial leases to discuss what your options and legal recourse are with respect to the matter you have written about.
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