Q: Ex left and took most of her things.When can I change locks?How long does she have to be gone to lose squatter rights?
Apartment that I rent is in Brooklyn NY. She is not on the lease. Stayed with me for several months. Doesn't pay toward rent. We have no agreement on her staying. No bills under her name. She still has a couch, tv stand and a small rug in my apartment. Claims that cat is hers but I bought him and pay vet/food/upkeep bills for him. How do I document that she is never at the house. Things are not very civil between us at this point and asking for the keys got me laughed at. Thanks for any advice you can offer.
A: If you were not married and she voluntarily left, then you can change the locks.
A: You can change the locks and tell her to coordinate a time to pickup the personal property she left... The cat is something you'll have to work out with her.
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