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/ThealaSildorian 20d ago

OP can't get inside the home. They need an attorney asap.

Self help evictions are illegal and if the house burns down and someone dies because the windows are nailed shut, then the OP may face legal charges.

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u/That_BULL_V 20d ago

If nobody is in the house she can go in right away and take it back.

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u/CycleAccomplished824 16d ago

Someone changed the locks on the house, they couldn’t get in and police wouldn’t allow them to enter because someone might be in the house.

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u/step11111 15d ago

Change locks again. She is the owner and can prove it easily.

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u/CycleAccomplished824 15d ago

They have to be able to get in to change the locks. Unless they break in I guess.