Illegal Eviction or Lockout

Call 911

Call 911 to report commercial or residential landlords who lock out tenants, or who willfully deprive them of essential services such as electricity, heat, or water. Only a City Marshal or Sheriff is allowed to carry out a Warrant of Eviction.

Need something else?

Housing Court for Tenants and Landlords to learn about assistance for landlords and tenants with ongoing disputes, including eviction
City Marshal Complaint for complaints about a City Marshal or legal eviction
Eviction Prevention and HomeBase to get help if you have gotten an eviction notice and learn about the Homebase program
Tenant Harassment to get help for a tenant whose landlord harasses them and tries to force them out of their apartment

No Written or Signed Lease

The same rules apply even if there is no written or signed lease, as long as the tenant has lived at the location for more than 30 days.