Hinton v. Sealander Brokerage Co.

Hinton (plaintiff), a tenant, gave her landlord Sealander (defendant) 30 days' notice before moving out, but Sealander changed the locks before that period ended, citing vandalism concerns, and did not give Hinton a key to retrieve her remaining belongings, though it claimed she could access them anytime. Hinton, whose rent was paid through the end of the 30-day period, sued for wrongful eviction; the trial court ruled for Sealander, and Hinton appealed.