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If the landlord cuts off water or power, changes the locks or comes to threaten you into leaving, call the police and keep evidence: regulations forbid forcing you out this way

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In plain words

A landlord may not cut off your water or power, change the locks, or come and threaten you to make you end the lease or move out. Regulations expressly forbid it. If it happens, call the police first. The police record is evidence you can use later to demand compensation for your losses. Don't try to confront the other person yourself.

Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 15, tip 2. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer