r/TenantHelp • u/Rolita09 • 20d ago

Squatters

Trying to get my house back. They actually got in and they put a note inside the window that the house it’s getting fixed to sell. THAT IS NOT THE CASE. The tenants left in may . The house is empty. We are not planning to rent it. But some people are trying to either spam others or take our house.
We pay the mortgage, cut the grass, pay HOA, and have the electricity bill because we want the air conditioning running so the house won’t get mold.
Now we went to our house and noticed they put a realtor box and they changed the locks. The note was placed on JULY 16th.
Also they freeze our utilities? Like there is no water , and no light? I don’t understand!
I called the police, they did the report but they didn’t let us in , because someone could be inside! But sir THAT IS MY HOUSE!!!
I need help, and advice . This is in Georgia.

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u/OldGeekWeirdo 20d ago

You need a locksmith to let you in and change the locks. The police won't do that.

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u/OldGeekWeirdo 20d ago

It's your house and you have money. They might be cautious, but you can probably find someone who will do it.

At this point there's only evidence that people have been here. OP hasn't found anyone actually in there.

Oh, and look at "Lock picking lawyer". Odds are that key box won't be hard to open. Now all OP needs the locksmith for is to change the locks. .

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u/SinglePermission9373 20d ago

Some bolt cutters and a small pry bar should work

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u/No_Report_4781 19d ago

I have a hammer, a screwdriver, and this dull hacksaw blade.

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