<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ROB707:
I WAS LATE ON MY MONTHLY RENTAL SO IT WAS DOUBLE LOCKED, I NOW AM CAUGHT UP ON THE BILL BUT I'M STILL LOCKED OUT, DO I HAVE A RIGHT TO CUT OFF THE LOCK THAT THE MANAGER HAS ON THE STORAGE? THANK YOU <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My response:
When did you pay versus when you found out you're still locked out? In what form was the payment made - e.g., cash, check?
If payment was made, and you have a receipt, or if your check cleared the bank and, you are in fact, caught up on your payments, you DO NOT have a right to "self help." You have a right to sue the landlord for "conversion of private property" and any damages flowing therefrom.
Write back when you've answered the questions.
IAAL
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