Q: roommate gave 30 days written notice today Got all her belongings out &then threaten to hit me can I get locks changed
I’m afraid of her and brought her friend over that we agreed not to have as her friend stole from me. I’m the main renter and she was added to my lease
A: You can file to obtain a FAPA Restraining Order against her if you believe you have grounds. If it is granted, then you may have rights to have your landlord change the locks or otherwise remove her but as represented, at the moment, she is still a co-tenant and you have no more right to lock her out than she does to lock you out. Sorry.
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