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The law relating to removals of property by the landlord
first depends on who owns the property.
Landlord cannot remove own property
A landlord CANNOT remove doors, windows, locks, door knobs,
or any other appliance (such as a refrigerator or stove)
supplied by the landlord because the tenant is behind on
the rent. If a landlord removes one of these items for
repair it had better repair it quickly. Nobody would
believe a working door is really being repaired if it is
removed overnight and no other replacement door is
provided.
If the landlord improperly removes such property, the
tenant may obtain a court order to have the property
returned or may terminate the lease. In either case, the
tenant may also recover actual damages, one month's rent
and $500, plus reasonable attorney's fees and court costs,
less any past due rent owed by the tenant. Tex. Property Code 92.0081.
If you need help with filing a lawsuit we have provided a
form petition and advice on
how to sue the landlord.
In some circumstances the landlord may remove the tenant's
property.
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