Property Management

A North Dakota landlord who locks out a tenant without a court order may be liable for:

ANothing if the tenant was behind on rent
BWrongful lockout damages including actual damages and possibly attorney fees✓ Correct
COnly a small fine to the city
DDamages only if the tenant had pets

Explanation

Unlawful lockouts (self-help evictions) expose the landlord to liability for the tenant's actual damages (costs of lodging, lost possessions, etc.) and potentially attorney fees.

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