Please help with commercial landlord locked me out

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Started by am_i_screwed_19 · Jul 25, 2025 · 886 views · 10 replies
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am_i_screwed_19 OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

commercial landlord locked me out. I've been dealing with this for about 9 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 4 years. My monthly rent is $4,190. I have a written lease.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

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daveP_22

I went through almost the exact same thing.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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sustained_overruled

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

Most folks screw this up by is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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jenny_2024_10

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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throwaway92847_21

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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billable_hours_35

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle honestly.

HK
heather_k_21

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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anon_question_2025_27

Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

AJ
average_joe_8

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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nine_to_five_grind_3

I think half the threads here are about this exact issue.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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your_honor_please_28

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Your mileage may vary depending on the specifics.