New landlord locks tenant out without any notice, disregarding restraining order and breathing down threats- only allowed tenant into apartment to take out things, when tenant was not able to take all property at the time the landlord specified, tenants’ properties were thrown out. Tenant had lived in the apartment for 5 years and had moved in with a roommate and had received verbal permission from landlord - tenant was under an at-will contract that expired a week before the lockout – tenant does not owe landlord. Landlord asserts subleasing, was only a tenant at-will contract and provided roommates statement of affidavit as proof. Roommate was given a place to stay. Tenant was the sole signer on contract. Tenant called the Dedham police, but they said it was a civil matter. Tenant represented self for lack of money and had asked for a trial by jury- but it was ignored and tried by a judge. Last month’s rent was never returned. The clerk’s office kept sending notices to lock out address and not mailing address as specified. Tenant needs a lawyer please.
You screwed up. You were to get out when the at-will tenancy ended. You didn't and the judge found for the landlord. You can appeal but you will probably lose.
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