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Does the landlord have the right to change apartment locks without notifying the tenant ?

The landlord has changed the lock of my apartment without any notice, with all my belongings and even my cat inside. What should I do?

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Eman Al Ali Advocates & Legal Consultants
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3 Nov 2021, 04:36

If the owner does not have a court decision, he cannot do so. Go to the police.

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Nasser Yousuf AlKhamis Advocates & Legal Consultants
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3 Nov 2021, 05:35

Dear Questioner,

We need to know if there was a dispute between you and the landlord.

Does he have an eviction order against you?

If not, you can file a complaint with the police and the RDC to re-enter the apartment.

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Ahmed Mohammed Bashir Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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3 Nov 2021, 06:29

Dear questioner,

You should make an order petition (أمر على عريضة) to the court to allow you to enter your apartment and fetch your belongings.

For more information please contact us through phone call or Whatsapp.

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3 Nov 2021, 11:33

The landlord has no right to do that and you can get an urgent order from RDC to access the unit.

If the landlord has any dispute regarding the rent value or else, he /she can take a legal action for that and cannot prevent the tenant from accessing the unit.

Sayed Abdalla

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