Q: if i give my key back is the legal to evict me ,the ppl i rent from asked to barrow my key and then locked me out,the
my landlord barrowed my key then locked me out with all my stuff inside her house,i called the pollice and the police man said she could not lock me out and let me back in my room and five minnitts latter the officer knocked on my doore and told me that because i had given the key back i gave up my renters rights,without any papperwork.know im haveing to exsast my recourses and its ben hell
A:
In California, a landlord must follow specific legal procedures to evict a tenant. The landlord cannot change the locks or remove the tenant's property without a court order. Giving your key back to the landlord does not automatically terminate your tenancy or give the landlord the right to lock you out.
Based on your description, it sounds like your landlord may have engaged in an illegal eviction, which is a violation of your rights as a tenant. If this is the case, you may be able to pursue legal action against your landlord for damages, including compensation for any harm caused by the illegal eviction.
You should consult with an attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant law to discuss your options and assess the strength of your case. You may also want to consider filing a complaint with the local housing authority or seeking assistance from a tenant rights organization.
It is essential to keep copies of any documentation, including your lease agreement, rent receipts, and communication with your landlord, to support your case.
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