Don’t know what goes through peoples’ heads. --98.13.xx.xxx

This is a prime example for the tenants. Life goes on. --67.22.x.xx

What you did in our state is considered a self help eviction and is illegal for the owner to do. --99.103.xxx.xxx

That said, they don't get 48 hours, they get 11 days. --98.237.xxx.xx

As the constable told my last eviction who asked for extra time stating the 10 days wasn't enough, "It's not really day 11. Your notice has been since the day your rent wasn't timely paid". --98.237.xxx.xx

Here in Los Angeles if the tenants don't show up in court for the eviction, then the Judge has their Clerk call the tenants and explain, they can make up a Covid-19 excuse and then their case can be dropped. --47.155.xx.xxx

The sheriff could not get back to the property until Monday, so you took matters into your own hands. Self help eviction. Not something to go on record about. --73.141.xxx.xxx

As others have said, in my state that would be a self help eviction . Which is not allowed by law, good luck. --108.56.xxx.xx

In Maine, the Sheriff doesn’t come back (at least around here) after the 48 hours are up unless called, and the tenancy ends 48 hours after the writ is presented and plain letter of the law says landlord can change locks and if tenants remain they are trespassing. --98.13.xx.xxx

That wouldn't fly in MA. My constable told me he was moving someone out and they ran down to the court and got an order to move the stuff back in. --71.184.xx.xxx

MYOB, also, the Sheriff around here doesn’t supervise the move out, etc. They slap the writ of possession on the door, and if the tenants are still there 48 hours later, will return and remove them. That’s it. --98.13.xx.xxx

I like the way the UK does it with a high court writ. They get an hour to pack their essential crap, get out and the locks get changed. They can make arrangements with the local council for housing and with the LL to get the rest of their stuff. Look for the series "Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away" on youtube. --174.208.x.xx

I always request the sheriff remove the tenant-- they have had enough time to pack-- they can now get their family airlums from the curb. --99.103.xxx.xxx

What MYOB said. You did not want to wait for the sheriff to come back and remove them so you changed the locks. So you are allowed to do that rather than wait? In Penna. the sheriff serves a first writ of eviction, which is really in effect a warning, on the tenant. After 11 days, the landlord can file for the second writ (assuming they have not vacated). The sheriff then comes and serves the second writ and gives them 15 minutes to grab what they can and leave. If I were to do anything myself before that second visit by the sheriff, it would be self-help and a $300 per day fine. --73.141.xxx.xxx

My one and only eviction in San Diego: 2 Sheriff Deputies arrived with no notice to Tenant. Only told me and made me promise to to 'spoil the surprise'. Went to house with me, instructed me to stand outside while they cleared the house. Found the 17 year old son only alone. Asked him to step outside, and 'cleared' the house room by room, yelling 'clear' each time. Just like on TV. Fun. Stood by while I changed the locks and put the notice on the doors, and gave me one to sign. Told me and the 'kid' that if anyone attempted to re-enter the house by any means, that I (Landlord) would be calling 911 and arrests would be made. Anything left inside (lots) would stay until I decided to release it to the former Tenant and to NOT allow the Tenant or anyone into the now locked house no matter what. I had to empty one room where she had stored all her 'important' stuff. Moved it to the patio and notified her she had 15 days to collect it. Was easy once the whole thing was finished. Never want to do that one again. --174.65.xxx.xx

Court issued practices are only in effect during business hours, you will be trying to explain why you did this to a judge who here would charge you 3 times the deposit and ignore any claim to damages. --23.125.xxx.xx