06/02/2026
Can your landlord turn off your utilities, change your locks, or put your belongings out on the street without notice? When a landlord tries to force a tenant out without following the legal eviction process, it's called a self-help eviction. WTLS Housing Attorney Arthur White explains what that means and what your rights are in this episode of Legal ABCs.
Need help with an eviction issue? Call West Tennessee Legal Services's intake hotline at 800-372-8346 ext. 1250 for no-cost legal assistance. You may also apply online at wtls.org or visit one of our five office locations in Memphis, Jackson, Dyersburg, Selmer or Huntingdon.