I have a roommate who has all her stuff at my house packed and ready to go as she is leaving. I think she stole some of my stuff and it is in her bags. I have refused to let her in. Her name is not on the lease but I don' t think that matters. If the cops come, can I refuse to let them in? Won't they need a warrant or something? What will happen if I refuse to give her the bags back tonight?
2007-12-27 08:20:59 · 8 answers · asked by sonwise777 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You can not keep her things. Regardless if her name is on the lease or not, as she reside there it is her residence. You can not legally keep her out and she can consent to allowing the police to enter. Stop the barricade. You will end up on the losing end.
2007-12-27 08:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the state, if your roomate received mail there you have to give the roomate 30 days notice to move out, even if they are not on the lease.
If you refuse to let the police in they WILL go get a warrant and then come in.
2007-12-27 10:34:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can keep her out until the fuzz shows up, then tell the ofcs that your missing some things and tell them that your roomy is the only one whos had access and that maybe your stuff got mixed up and request that all concerned parties be present during exam of said roomy's stuff. o and dont kid yerself about warrants, todays usa dont need no stinkin warrant and if anyone believes otherwise they'll soon be learnin, promise.
2007-12-27 09:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by richguzinya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the cops come,tell them your friend is not on the lease, and you believe some of your things might have been inadvertently
packed into her bags. You are not accusing anyone of anything, but you can't find some items, and your roommate
is not willing to double check her bags and is being
very uncooperative.
2007-12-27 08:25:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
why are cops coming over? they should need a search warrent but since u live in a dorm they might have one for ur college, so they probly have every right.
2007-12-27 08:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why aren't you going thru her bags for your stuff?
2007-12-27 08:24:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cops will make you give her bags to her.
2007-12-27 08:28:46 · answer #7 · answered by Marcus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well while they are there let em know about the reefer in your dresser.
2007-12-27 09:33:13 · answer #8 · answered by Richard C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋