Gorman v. Ratliff
Arkansas Supreme Court
712 S.W.2d 888 (1986)
Relevant factsFree
The Gormans' (plaintiffs) lease with Ratliff (defendant) purported to allow Ratliff to enter the premises and seize and store all their property if they fell behind on rent; when the Gormans became delinquent, Ratliff entered while they were away and took all their personal belongings pursuant to that lease provision. The Gormans sued on multiple grounds, the trial court ruled for Ratliff based on the lease's self-help clause, and the Gormans appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a landlord may engage in the self-help remedy of removing a tenant's property from leased premises for failure to pay rent.