Landlord Entry Without Notice

Summary

Landlords in California must follow legal procedures before entering a tenants unit or removing belongings. Document incidents, send a demand letter, and consider filing a complaint with the local landlord-tenant board. If authorities wont help, consider small claims court for belongings or damages.

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James
Hi James! How can I assist you today with your legal issue?
Is my situation my rent is paid up in full me and my wife were at the house and go visit someone for a couple days the day after I left my landlord went in my unit without notify me without having an eviction notice or judges decision because I'm not behind rent he has removed all of mine my wife belongings and refuses to return them I've been trying to get legal help with it but the only way I can get help from attorney I need a pick report the police department refuses to make one
Hi James, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In California, landlords cannot remove tenants' belongings without proper legal procedures. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Document everything: Take notes and gather any evidence of the landlord's actions.
- Send a formal demand letter to your landlord requesting the return of your belongings.
- File a complaint with the local landlord-tenant board.
Would you like more information on pursuing legal action or contacting local authorities?
I've tried contacting the authorities and they refused to make a police report for me all the attorneys I called said they can't help me until I obtain a police report
That's a tough situation, James. Since the police won't help, you might consider filing a case in a small claims court for the return of your belongings or damages. Would you like more information on how to file in small claims court in California?