Landlord Lock Change Rights

Summary

Landlords in Missouri must provide notice before changing locks or evicting tenants, even for unauthorized occupants. You may have rights as an occupant due to your long-term stay. Consider consulting a lawyer for advice on potential wrongful eviction.

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I have a landlord tenant issue
Hey ****! Could you tell me a bit more about your landlord tenant issue? For example, are you facing eviction, issues with repairs, lease terms, or something else?
I live in Missouri. My boyfriend got an apartment and I was never listed on the lease. I lived there as an unauthorized occupant for three years with our shared three children. A third party person not on the lease requested a lock change and the landlord changed the locks without any notice and locked me and my kids out
Hey ****! It sounds like a difficult situation. Here are some legal points to consider in Missouri regarding your situation:
- Landlords must provide notice before changing locks or evicting tenants, even unauthorized occupants.
- You may have rights as an occupant, especially given the duration of your stay.
- Consult a lawyer for advice on potential wrongful eviction.
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