Q: roommate moved out, utilities in his name can he legally enter property even though his lease is voided
my roommate moved out of the condo. he signed an addendum moving out, transferring the deposit to me and voided his lease. I have signed a new lease but the utilities are still in his name. so he is trying to strong arm his way back into the condo by harassing me at work and at home. can he legally enter the property just because the utilities have not transferred over yet?
A: Based on what you have stated, the answer is probably No, but you should contact the utility company and get that account transferred into your name ASAP. Best of Luck! Jennifer
A: Most likely no. The right to be there is related to the signed lease agreement not the utilities. I suggest that you speak with the utility company asap to get the utilities changed into your name.
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