Can I changed Apartment Locks after Notice to Vacate Period?

[Dave Bopp]

Hi Everyone,

I have tenants that notified me of their intent to break their lease and leave their apartment with 60 days notice (allowed in our lease). I provided them with a formal notice to vacate. At the end of that 60 day period, am I legally allowed to change the locks on the apartment even if they haven't removed all of their belongings from the unit?

[Brie Schmidt]

@Dave Bopp - at that point they would be considered a holdover tenant and your lease should cover that.  Usually if the tenant stays past the lease date you cannot just change the locks