Q: I was staying at my long time friends home. He got upset with me chanved locks n kep all my personal items and CAT!
Basically the situation is I'm staying with a friend that I've known for a very long time because me and my boyfriend had a disagreement. The friend that I'm staying with changed the locks as well as kept all of my belongings and my cat that isn't even a year old. What can I do in this situation
A: This may be both a criminal and civil matter. In Florida, there are generally no "self-help" evictions. If your pet or belongings are also being held without your permission, a crime may have been committed. It is wise to report this to a local law enforcement agency and contact a landlord-tenant attorney to preserve your rights.
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