If a landlord unlawfully removes a tenant from the premises, what can the tenant do?

When a landlord unlawfully removes a tenant from the premises, the legal recourse available to the tenant includes recovering possession of the property or terminating the lease. This is rooted in tenants' rights, which are designed to protect individuals from wrongful evictions.

If a tenant has been forcibly removed without due process, they have the right to seek reinstatement of their tenancy (recover possession) because the eviction may not have followed the proper legal channels. Alternatively, if the tenant chooses to terminate the lease due to this unlawful action, they can do so without facing penalties, as they are acting in response to the landlord's violation of their rights.

This means that the tenant has multiple avenues to address the situation and can take action to ensure that their rights are upheld. This option provides flexibility and acknowledges the tenant’s ability to respond to an unlawful eviction in a way that suits their circumstances.