When water and electricity are cut off, locks are changed, or you’re threatened to leave — call the police right away: laws forbid using these tactics to force you out

Cost: No cost at all. Just make a phone call to the police and they’ll be there immediately.
In plain terms: Landlords are strictly prohibited by law from cutting off utilities, changing locks, or threatening tenants to end a lease or force them to move out. If this happens to you, call the police right away. The police report serves as proof if you later seek compensation for any losses. Do not attempt to confront the landlord on your own.
Benefit: Administrative regulations make it clear: “Landlords may not use violence, threats, or any other illegal means to compel tenants to terminate a housing lease or vacate the premises.” Eviction means being forced to move out. In such situations, call the police and preserve all evidence — do not take matters into your own hands.
Evidence grade: A
Sources:国务院 (2025). 住房租赁条例（国令第 812 号，2025 年 9 月 15 日施行）（第十二条）. https://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/202507/content_7032956.htm
Notes: Calling the police ensures you obtain an official report. This report becomes crucial evidence if you later file a claim for damages. Also be sure to notify your local housing authority.