Property Ownership

Under Alabama law, a landlord who locks out a tenant without a court order is engaging in:

ALegal self-help eviction
BIllegal self-help eviction✓ Correct
CConstructive eviction
DUnlawful detainer

Explanation

Self-help eviction tactics such as changing locks, removing the tenant's belongings, or shutting off utilities are illegal in Alabama. Landlords must follow the lawful court eviction process.

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