I guess I should have been more specific. I do not share a room with anyone, so yes it is MY room. I lock the door every day before I leave. My roommate was NOT locked out of the house. He broke in so that he could let the property inspector in my room to try to find things he could get me kicked out for. An inspection that he didn't tell the rest of us was happening, so I had no knowledge of it and was not home. No we are not on good terms due to the fact that he is 27 and cannot clean up after himself or respect and not use things that are not his own. He is a horrible person and roommate, but I can't move out until I return from a previously planned trip.He also admits to breaking in.
2007-09-06 13:23:36 · 7 answers · asked by Ripsy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
The lease is in everyone's name, not just his. I do not have an endless supply of money, but I meant is there a complaint or charge I can get him with.
2007-09-06 13:57:16 · update #1
There are several considerations here.
First, is the unit in your name, or your roomate's name? If it's in your name, he had no business letting ANYONE, including an inspector, in without the permission of the person on the rental agreement, lease, or mortgage.
If it's his place legally, then he can let the inspector in pretty-much wherever he wants. Granted, a locked room gives you SOME presumption of privacy, but if the unit is his and the inspection is mandatory, then there's not a lot you can do about it.
If the unit is yours or in your name, you need to have him charged with breaking and entering. Also, no inspector who knows his job is going to assist someone in breaking in unless that someone is the person in authority. If this roommate got the inspector to enter without authority, the inspector is in trouble as well.
2007-09-06 13:36:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know exactly what your roommate is so I don't have to tell you. You are legally bound by the lease. I think everyone that rooms with others learns this lesson the hard way. There are always those that use others and disrespect others. I would talk to the inspector and ask why he allowed/demanded the inspection when you weren't home and that in the future you expect to be notified or be home anytime he would like to inspect, that you will be delighted to unlock your room but that you do not want your roommate in your possessions under any circumstances. Tell him he uses and abuses your things without your permission to the point you have to lock your room. In the mean time, figure out a better way to lock that window. A nail through the frames allows an extra lock but be sure you can pull it out easily in case of fire. It is hard to see and there are double headed nails that give you something to grasp in case of fire. You can even lock your window open a bit and feel safe that someone cannot easily get in. I have those ugly aluminum sashes and use aluminum nails so that you can hardly see them. Move asap.
2007-09-06 14:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What legal action can you take? Where are you getting this endless supply of money - because legal action is expensive - and if you need a roommate, you probably aren't rich.
I'd just MOVE OUT because it sounds like neither of you wants you to be there.
2007-09-06 13:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'd just move out.
But I'm sure that's some breaking and entering you could accuse him on.
2007-09-06 13:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police and file a report.
2007-09-06 13:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by frankie b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing anyone can say is move out :/
2007-09-06 13:31:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gfet out befor it gets any worse
2007-09-06 14:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anil P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋