Property Management
Which of the following actions by a landlord constitutes illegal 'self-help' eviction in California?
AFiling an unlawful detainer lawsuit
BChanging locks without a court order to remove a tenant✓ Correct
CServing a 3-day notice to quit
DHiring an attorney to represent the landlord in court
Explanation
Self-help eviction — such as changing locks, removing the tenant's belongings, or shutting off utilities to force a tenant out without a court order — is illegal in California. The landlord must go through the unlawful detainer (eviction) court process.
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