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Illegal Lockout by Landlord — foreclosure after modification denied

Started by first_time_seller_IL · Sep 22, 2023 · 2,308 views · 11 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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first_time_seller_IL OP

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

foreclosure after modification denied. I've been dealing with this for about 8 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 6 years. My monthly rent is $3,751. We are on a month-to-month now.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

AC
anon_contractor_NC

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

RJ
RE_Attorney_James Attorney

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have state landlord-tenant code years for this type of claim.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

DR
desperate_renter_NY

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

NH
newbie_homeowner_MA

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

JC
just_curious_business_owner_TX

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

SB
SmallBizOwner_NYC

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

FD
frustrated_dev_IL

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

FW
frustrated_worker_2023

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

GL
GigWorker_LA

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

CA
CorpCounsel_Amy

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

HM
help_me_business_owner_today

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.

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