Illegal Eviction or Lockout

Call 911

Call 911 to report commercial or residential landlords who lock out tenants, or who willfully deprive them of essential services such as electricity, heat, or water. Only a City Marshal or Sheriff is allowed to carry out a Warrant of Eviction.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert

Visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Tenants page to learn about:

Eviction protections
Submitting a hardship declaration
Free legal services through the Right to Counsel program
Paying rent
The City's Tenant Helpline

Need something else?

Housing Court for Tenants and Landlords for complaints about a landlord or super who is not present
City Marshal Complaint for complaints about a City Marshal or legal eviction

No Written or Signed Lease

The same rules apply even if there is no written or signed lease, as long as the tenant has lived at the location for more than 30 days.

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