I have a small business in Florida. I have been forced to be closed until just recently. I stayed in contact with my

Hello and welcome! My name is ***** ***** I am a licensed attorney and will try my best to help with your situation.

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You will likely be offered a live phone call by the website. It is not from me.

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If you would like a call, another attorney will provide that service. I only work on the website. and prefer to type my responses so they are in front of you.

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There may be a short delay in my responses as I type out an answer or reply as I am an actual independent practicing attorney, not an employee of JustAnswer.

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Yes, that is definitely against the law.... Even if there is a lock out clause in your lease, the landlord can only change the locks and then proceed with a formal court eviction..

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So you have legal grounds to sue the landlord here for whatever the value of your property is or for its return if they still have it..

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thanks

Barrister

How much money in damages are we talking about here?

Then yes, that is over the $5K small claims limit so a local real estate or civil litigation...even a landlord tenant law attorney could handle something like this..

Then yes, that is over the $5K small claims limit so a local real estate or civil litigation...even a landlord tenant law attorney could handle something like this..

It was my pleasure to work with you and help with your question. If you ever need to reach me in the future, you can post a new question thread with "For Barrister" in the title and the JustAnswer employees will get it to me.

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If you feel I have answered all your questions, I would very much appreciate a 5 star rating by clicking on the rating scale on your screen as that is the only way I receive credit for my work.

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Have a good evening and be safe!

Barrister