The lease is up at the end of the month. My boyfriend went out of town, and told her that I would need some time to get my stuff out, and she said that was fine. I came back (I was out of town too) on the 2nd. All of our stuff has been moved from the main areas into our room, so she has room to pack her stuff up. The only stuff left in the open is our food and the Christmas tree. I haven't put anything in boxes yet because I've been working from 8am to 9pm. I was planning on packing everything up today and tomorrow (the 6th and 7th) but the lock had been changed! The apartment is in her name, and we have no lease with her, but all of my things are in the apartment, and I need them. I have been trying to call her, and I went to her house (she doesn't really live at the apartment; she stores her stuff there) and I can't get a hold of her. I am waiting until tonight, in case she is at work, but if she won't let me in, what can I do? Is this in anyway my fault? Thank you!
2007-01-06 11:15:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Also, we didn't pay her for January because I just needed a short time to get my stuff, but she said this was okay. Can I be held responsible for any of this?
2007-01-06 11:17:25 · update #1
In any state she would have to evict you to lock you out. She would have to go threw the court system. If she did not do this than she is in violation of the law. You could take her to small claims court. I am sure she will counter sue you for the back rent and any damages. Your best bet is to work something out with her.
Here is a copy of tenant law. Just click on your state since every state is different. You need to watch people's court more often lol.
http://www.thelpa.com/lpa/lllaw.html
Good luck,
Michael
2007-01-06 11:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by Bestbank Real Estate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a legal right to get into the apt to remove your things.
Call the police! It is against the law for someone to do what she has done. I'm sure she doesn't know this. So go easy, but firm.
Even with all of the circumstances you have outlined.
You are a paying tenant, name on lease or not. You have all of the same rights as any other paying tenant.
Now if she owned the home and you were the only roommate, there can be some different legalities in that case only.
Absolutely assert your rights to gain entry and regain your possessions. But get your boxes and get it together and get out in one visit. She has a right to have you out of there in a reasonable time frame.
Good luck.
2007-01-06 11:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the hire isn't up till the top of the month than she would be able to no longer lock you our on condition which you paid your hire! when you consider which you haven't any longer any hire the regulation calls it month to month! i might visit the police station and ask for somebody to pass with you and clarify no person is thre. If something it rather is going to go away a paper path which you probably did attempt merely incase you are able to desire to pass to sm. claims courtroom considered this one between the courtroom shows!
2016-11-27 00:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok,get hold of her first.if that doesn`t work,to see the landlord.ask them to open the door.
2007-01-06 11:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by horseknickers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a cop. They should be able to straighten it out and you should be able to get your stuff out.
2007-01-06 11:18:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋