Landlord attempts to remove lock from electric box unlawfully, Broadway VA
Family OffenseA landlord tried to forcibly remove a lock from an electric box with a grinder after turning off electricity to a tenant's property. The tenant is behind on rent but has not received an eviction notice, and the electricity account remains in the tenant's name. The tenant reported damage in progress.
Audio|Source: Rockingham and Harrisonburg Fire/EMS
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near Philipsore Road.
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near Billipsore Road and Broadway, Cross Streets, Jerky Lane, Spocker Road for property damage vandalism in progress.
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The landlord (name withheld) is on location.
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Complainant stating that he turned the electricity off a few weeks ago and is currently trying to beat the lock off of the electric box.
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Complainant is currently laid on rent but has not been served in eviction notice and the electricity is in the complainant's name.
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Deputy previously came out and advised the complainant that the electric boxes her property and that the landlord cannot do this. Currently using a grinder to attempt to remove the lock.
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Location mentioned:
Broadway, VA 22815
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