Locked Out? Utilities Shutoff? Your Rights & Remedies

This webinar explores the kind of unlawful “self-help” evictions and other actions landlords have engaged in to make the tenant move. These actions include more than a landlord changing locks. Other unlawful actions include using force or threat of force to coerce the tenant to move; removing or destroying a tenant’s property; interrupting or terminating utility items such as heat, running water, hot water, electric, or gas service; or introducing noise, odor, or other nuisance. Find out what can be done and what damages can be recovered when an unlawful lockout occurs. Download our PowerPoint: https://go.thryv.com/v/dztvz2jost6uiw... 00:00 Intro 07:02 Agenda 08:02 Policy Underlying Anti-Lockout Statute 10:43 Force or Unlawful Action 14:13 Unlawful Interference 18:00 Owner’s Actions that Do Not Constitute Unlawful Interference 27:07 Court Actions for Possession and Damages 32:42 Recoverable Damages 44:57 Other Claims that Can be Raised After an Unlawful Lockout 47:44 FAQs 50:15 Resources (For more information on your rights as a tenant, please see    • You Can Protect Yourself: Knowing Your Rig...  ) Thank you for viewing!