Receiving a Notice to Quit from your landlord can be frightening, especially if you’ve never dealt with one before. The wording may sound serious, and you may wonder whether you have already been evicted or whether you need to leave immediately. In most situations, a Notice to Quit is not the same thing as a … Continue reading “What Is a Notice to Quit? Is It an Eviction?”
If your landlord changes the locks, tells you that you can no longer enter your apartment, or shuts off your utilities to force you to move out, you may be dealing with an illegal lockout or “self-help” eviction. For many renters, this raises an important question: Can a landlord legally change the locks and make … Continue reading “Can a Landlord Change the Locks? What Renters Need to Know About Illegal Lockouts”