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Many landlords have a federally backed loan and some restrictions come with those loans, especially regarding eviction.
Landlords don't like that, and they will shut off their tenants' utilities or call DHR on them saying they suspect child abuse. Anything to get their tenants out of their property.
However, if there's a proper lease agreement the landlord has to follow the rules.
If a landlord decides to change the locks and throw all of your stuff out because you're a couple months behind on rent, you need to serve that landlord with a huge lawsuit.
Too often we see landlords shut off their tenants utilities, and then come after the tenant with a debt collector for money damages.
They will sue tenants and try to get more money from them.
If your landlord is violating the law by harassing you and trying to evict you, definitely look into suing them.
You may have rights under your State Landlord/Tenant Act, the company violating the law may be considered a debt collector, and you may have some other state laws that protect you from being illegally evicted.
Get with a consumer lawyer in your state to help you with your case, and punish these landlords from breaking the law.
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John G. Watts
Watts & Herring, LLC
Representing consumers across Alabama
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