Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas
Lockouts
can landlord lock tennat out without taking them to court, even if tennant is on government housing and behind on rent?
Asked on 8/24/07, 2:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sharon Campbell
Sharon K. Campbell
Re: Lockouts
No, call the police. If that doesn't work, file a writ of re-entry in the justice of the peace court - they should have the forms. You have a claim against them under the property code. Hire an attorney who handles these type claims.
Answered on 8/24/07, 2:56 pm
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