Can a landlord wrongfully evict me from a commercial leased property by changing the locks and and retaining my personal propert

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   Carol Graham

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   Answered January 17, 2013 11:22. No, the landlord cannot practice self help in Florida, which is what this amounts to.
   Seek a local landlord tenant lawyer or real estate attorney immediately.
   
   Good luck.

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   Jacqueline SalcinesPro

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   Answered January 17, 2013 14:31. No! Florida does not permit self help eviction. It has to go through the court. You have a good case for damages against him or her. Hire a lawyer to assist in filing this case

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   Danialle Riggins

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   Answered January 18, 2013 06:17. In Florida, no landlord can change locks to evict a tenant without completing the eviction process through the court system. From your posting, the landlord has now given notice, but that is not enough to bar you from the property/location. You should consult with an attorney and seek legal actions against the landlord.

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   Clifford MillerPro

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   Answered January 21, 2013 11:39. By retaining your personal property, the landlord has converted it which means that the landlord now owes you the value of the property on the date of conversion.
   
   Hire a lawyer immediately!

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   Jeffrey GoldPro

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   Answered January 18, 2013 04:45. Sounds like an illegal eviction. You need an attorney, not a message board.

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