Landlord Changing Locks On Section 8 Housing

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We have section * housing the apartment complex is not renewing our lease. They have given us * notice, but housing is very sparse in our rural area. They claim they will change the locks on day * can they legally do that. We have * children.
What state are you currently residing in, ****? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
Missouri
In Missouri, landlords must follow a legal eviction process. They can't change locks without a court order. Are you behind on rent or violated any lease terms?
Rent behind some,
What is the amount of rent you owe and for how long have you been unable to pay?
I would need to figure it out, change of jobs, and then a bout with covid put us behind
Have you received any formal eviction notice from the court?
No just termination of lease notice
In Missouri, landlords must:
- Provide a written notice of termination
- File an eviction lawsuit
- Obtain a court order before evicting a tenant
Is there anything else I can help with?
No we want to get out but need to wait for a place have several options we are working on
What is your timeline for securing a new place? In Missouri, a landlord cannot forcibly remove a tenant without a court order.
About a month
In Missouri, landlords must wait until the court order to evict. You have the right to stay until the court order. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
How do we stop them from changing the locks they put on the termination notice they were changing the locks on Oct 31st
Have you communicated your situation to your landlord and asked for an extension? In Missouri, landlords cannot change locks without a court order.
I don't believe they will work with us but I can try where do I find the written law to show them they can't change the locks on day *
You can find the Missouri landlord-tenant laws in Chapter * of the Missouri Revised Statutes. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
No thank you so much
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with everything!