Tenant Rights Violated Texas

Summary

Landlords in Texas cannot change locks or remove belongings without a court order. Tenants can sue for property damage and theft. Essential services must be provided, and harassment is illegal. Seek legal aid and support from local resources.

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I was illegally locked out of my apartment after enduring domestic violence
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me your location so I can provide the most accurate information?
I left my home bcz the autoroties said it was for my safety. I was gone for 1 day. I had sat outside in the cold the whole night til morn the following day wen it was ok to come back home. To find the fence had a chsin to enter my parking that leads to my home. To then find the locks had been changed out as well. I had to go down to the court house. I had not slept, i waa tired, hungry, cold, still distroted from the blows i endured from the domestic violence. I called n mesaged the lanflord. He ignored me. Was able to file a writ of reentry of my home. To find my tv, a big cocoa cola popcorn machine, computer, disney collectibles that were still in tact ive been collecting since i was *, i hv leukemia . My health is not in good terms. Ive endured this incident w the lanlord b4 a few weeks ago amongst other things he has done.
I'm terribly sorry to hear about your situation. It's important to know your rights in this situation. Could you please share your location so I can provide the most accurate advice?
El paso texas
I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. In Texas:
- Landlords cannot change locks as a form of eviction.
- If your property was taken, it might be theft.
- A writ of reentry helps you regain access to your property.
You may need legal assistance. Would you like details for a local law center?
I was seeved by a person who claims to b the owner ive never been introduced to. I was told that the landlord ive only known was the owner. Soo now im going to appeal it plus i hv a numereos amount of items im suing him for amongst the theft. Which i filed w the authoriities once i was in my home doing an inventory. He desroyed property. Including left my fridge open where i had to dispose of my groceries
I'm sorry for all you've been through. In Texas:
- A landlord cannot remove your belongings or change locks without a court order.
- You can sue for property damage and theft.
You should consider seeking legal advice. Would you like me to provide details of a local law center?
The writ of reentry was to help me come back into my home bcz the lanlord claimed since i had called the authorities for the violence he was evicting me. Stated he did not care about my situatin he just wants the rent. Had harrasesd me for a while. Txted he would b parked outside all day n night til i got home. Mesages me at *:* am if i was awake. Left me w no AC in the hotesr record breaking temp we hv ever experienced for 1 month n * weeks . I couldnt stay here i left to my aunts until i cane back then n fixed it myself. There has nvr been any smoke detectors n all the windows r sealed to where if there is a fire ur screwed. The oven has nvr worked. He locked me out last time bcz he clsimed the boiler needed to b replaced or it was going to blow. He nvr called or texted just locked the gate w chains said he would come the nxr day n nvr showed up. There is soo much more
I'm really sorry to hear about your experiences. In Texas:
- Landlords must provide essential services, like heating and cooling.
- They can't harass tenants or violate their privacy.
- It's illegal not to have working smoke detectors.
You should definitely seek legal help. Would you like details of a local law center?
I cant sleep im frustrated, im w anxieties i cant eat. I can barely think. Im afraid to leave n get locked out again or hv more things stolen
I'm really sorry for what you're going through. It's important to seek help:
- Consider contacting a local domestic violence hotline for support.
- Legal aid may be able to assist with your housing issues.
- A local mental health organization can provide counseling services. Would you like me to provide details of these resources?