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    May 19, 2010, 12:31 PM
    Can I change the locks for commercial non rent payment
    I have two tenants in an office building who have not paid the rent. THey have made it clear that they have no intentions of paying the rent. I gave a three day notice to pay or quit on the 10th of the month. One tenant said 7 days later that he is going to take me up on leaving but not move out until the 31st of the month.Can I change the locks?
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    May 19, 2010, 12:32 PM

    I forgot to mention that I am in California.
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    May 19, 2010, 01:41 PM

    You can't change the locks until after you evict them. Good riddance! Commercial eviction made easy. | Legal > Property Law from AllBusiness.com
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    May 19, 2010, 04:01 PM

    Sorry NO, changing the locks without a court ordered eviction is never legal. You can go after any property they may have in the offices or property but it is done though court

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