Tennant changes locks w/o informing landlord

[lotsofus9]

I own a house in NJ that I'm renting. The lease is rent to own. I called my tenants and informed them that I wanted to inspect the house (inside and out). When I arrived, they weren't around and the locks were changed. I wasn't notified and I now don't have a key to my own house. Do I have the right to demand a key? They own me $4,000 in back rent. They have a court date concerning abandoned cars. I will be filing eviction papers soon. Any tips on eviction would be a help too! Keep in mind that they have young children. Thanks!!

[Edited by lotsofus9 on 01-13-2001 at 10:05 PM]

 

[HomeGuru]

You have specifc remedies per the NJ L/T laws. Read the laws and take action.

 

[djdj]

Thats what you get for bring a BROKE landlord.

After you evict them SELL the house, fast! You are NOT cut out to be landlords.

You probably made the tenants do all the repairs too.....i see it all the time when the landlord aint got no moneeee!