Tenants can't seize property if they don't pay rent, and private property is sacred and inviolable. Lien refers to the creditor's possession of the debtor's movable property in accordance with the contract. When the debtor fails to perform his debts within the time limit stipulated in the contract, the creditor shall retain the property in accordance with the provisions of the Guarantee Law and have the right to discount it or be compensated with the price of auction or sale of the property.

Article 447 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC)

When the debtor fails to perform the due debt, the creditor may retain the movable property that the debtor has legally possessed, and enjoy the priority of compensation for the movable property.

The creditor specified in the preceding paragraph is the lien holder, and the movable property it occupies is the lien property.

Article 448 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC)

The chattels retained by creditors shall belong to the same legal relationship as the creditor's rights, except those retained between enterprises.