Eviction without notice because of deadbeat landlord

HISTORY:
Two family dwelling in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
LL moved to New York maybe, not sure.
Property manager changed phone number.

The former property manager tells me that the property has been sold. Twice now an independent realtor has come to my door, on behalf of the bank, to see if the apartments are occupied. This realtor is telling me that the LL appears to not be making mortage payments and the bank is foreclosing. The LL is suppose to pay water bill. It was shut off due to non payment ($471.00 about 6 mo I'm guessing). We found him in NY and he paid to have the water turned back on. This realtor tells me to expect to come home one day soon and find the locks changed on my apartment. I have not received any notice that I am required to vacate. I have done nothing wrong and I'm being threatened with eviction without notice.

1. Can the bank change the locks and prevent me from free access to my home and belongings with impunity?

2. I thought that according to state law, I have to be notified in writing that I am being evicted and given a specified number of days to vacate.

3. What liabilities, if any, does the bank risk with this action?



[This message has been edited by richb (edited August 19, 2000).]

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by richb:
HISTORY:
Two family dwelling in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
LL moved to New York maybe, not sure.
Property manager changed phone number.

The former property manager tells me that the property has been sold. Twice now an independent realtor has come to my door, on behalf of the bank, to see if the apartments are occupied. This realtor is telling me that the LL appears to not be making mortage payments and the bank is foreclosing. The LL is suppose to pay water bill. It was shut off due to non payment ($471.00 about 6 mo I'm guessing). We found him in NY and he paid to have the water turned back on. This realtor tells me to expect to come home one day soon and find the locks changed on my apartment. I have not received any notice that I am required to vacate. I have done nothing wrong and I'm being threatened with eviction without notice.

1. Can the bank change the locks and prevent me from free access to my home and belongings with impunity?

2. I thought that according to state law, I have to be notified in writing that I am being evicted and given a specified number of days to vacate.

3. What liabilities, if any, does the bank risk with this action?

[This message has been edited by richb (edited August 19, 2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The bank can not change the locks and kick you out without a court order.