Can a Landlord Distraint?

Today, a landlord may only distrain a tenant's property within the leased premises by going to court and obtaining a temporary restraining order distraining the property. ... The proceeds of sale are applied to the costs of distraint and sale, and then to the unpaid rent.

What landlords can and Cannot do?

According to the Fair Housing Act, landlords cannot discriminate based on nationality, gender, race, disability or family status. The Fair Housing Act also states that the landlord cannot say that an apartment is not available when it is, can't harass you and can't end a lease due to race, gender or family status.

What does distraint for rent mean?

Distraint for rent is a common law remedy for landlords of commercial property. It allows a landlord to seize assets belonging to the tenant and sell those assets to recover rent arrears.