Illegal Hotel Eviction Recourse

Summary

If you were illegally evicted from a hotel room in Louisiana, you can file a lawsuit to regain possession and seek damages for any losses. Contact local pro bono legal services like Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, Legal Services of North Louisiana, or Southeast Louisiana Legal Services for assistance.

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I rented a hotel room and was a resident, I was illegally evicted, what is my recourse and how do I go about starting it
Hello Barrett, sorry to hear about your situation. In Louisiana, a tenant's remedies for an illegal eviction may include:
- Filing a lawsuit to regain possession of the property
- Seeking damages for any losses incurred
Before proceeding, could you elaborate on the details of the eviction? It'll help me guide you more accurately.
I work at the hotel, the owner killed my key card and locked me out of my room
Hello Barrett, I'm sorry to hear about this. In Louisiana, you have the right to:
- File a lawsuit for unlawful eviction
- Seek damages for any loss suffered
Before proceeding, you should contact a local attorney for assistance.
I don't have any money, can you suggest a pro bono attorney
Sure, Barrett. In Louisiana, there are multiple organizations that provide free legal services. Here are a few:
*. Acadiana Legal Service Corporation: www.la-law.org
*. Legal Services of North Louisiana: www.lsnl.org
*. Southeast Louisiana Legal Services: www.slls.org
Please contact them to see if they can assist you with your case.