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Can my landlord evict me without going to court?
Short answer
In most states, no. The landlord has to file an eviction case and win. Lockouts, removing your things or shutting off utilities to force you out are usually illegal.
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Official sources
- HUD: help for rentershud.gov
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: housing helpconsumerfinance.gov
- 211: local help near you211.org
- Legal Services Corporation: free legal aidlsc.gov