Can my landlord change the locks same day as the lock out
Asked on 2/15/18, 12:56 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
Once the sheriff removes the occupants, the landlord will change the locks immediately. Still, under the law, the occupants have the opportunity to retrieve personal property left behind if, within 18 days, the tenant or other occupant gives written notice and then makes arrangements to retrieve it. There might be a charge for storage. See Civil Code section 1965 and the sections that follow.
Answered on 2/15/18, 5:53 pm
Samuel Stamas
Law Office of Samuel G. Stamas
Yes. In fact, the sheriff usually instructs the landlord to have a lock smith ready.
Answered on 2/16/18, 9:28 am
