A tenant discovered a handwritten note on his door stating he had 48 hours to move out. The landlord changed the locks without notice or court proceedings. The tenant, who works at a hospital cafeteria, paid rent on time and had never received any complaints about a lease violation. As a result of the landlord’s actions, he could not get inside to access his medication, work clothes, or the lease itself. The tenant then sought legal advice. “To help our volunteer attorneys understand the timeline, have you received any written warnings or communications from your landlord regarding your lease prior to the locks being changed?” “Regarding the note she left, does it list a specific reason for the lock change or any reference to a court case number?” “Has any law enforcement officer or court official been involved in this situation or served you with any formal documents?” Those questions and the tenant’s detailed responses helped frame the case for a lawyer to review and decide if they wanted to take it on.…