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How to Stop Your Landlord From Locking You Out Illegally
Steps you'll need to take
Introduction - Eligibility
Welcome!
This classroom will teach you how to file a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) Against an Illegal Lockout.
Please continue only if...
- you are a tenant; AND
- you rent from a private landlord and/or receive Section 8 assistance; AND
- your landlord has threatened to lock you out or has already locked you out of your unit; AND
- your landlord does not have a court order keeping you out of the property.
If you received a court order called "Writ of Possession," a TRO will not help you. You are already evicted. However, if you still have your belongings in the unit, talk to a Legal Aid advocate for information on what you can do. Contact the In-Take hotline (808) 536-4302.
If you are in Public Housing or special housing (e.g., UH housing, a day-to-day hotel, or homeless shelter), this packet will not apply to your situation. See a Legal Aid advocate for assistance.