I was court ordered on Aug 19th, that I had to move by Aug 31rst. At that time the security deposit would be applied to my balance as applicable, and I would contact the landlords attorney to make payments on anything else that was owed if so. Since last week the 24th, the locks on my apartment were changed without any notice. I have been back and forth with the landlords attorney. They are aware that it is illegal for my landlord to change locks since I have court paperwork. I called my landlord and basically was just rude, wouldn’t discuss about the lock, and hung up on me. On Friday, I was told that I would get a call about a new key. I never recvd a call. I called again on the weekend but could only leave messages. Today Aug 30th, I got a hold of the landlord finally and found out that he already removed all of my items from the apartment! I got extemely emotional because a lot of my daugthers personal memorable items were there, and now its all gone. I plan to go to court and file against him. Is there anything I would need? I do have pictures of items, but not everything. I also don’t have receipts because most stuff was purchased on craigslist, or gifts, and any receipts i do have were there at the apartment. Please help! Any advice is appreciated!
Landlord ignored court order. Changed Locks/Removed all my belongings!?
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