Q: My fiancee and I are living with my parents while we get back on our feet.
My fiancee and I are living with my parents while we get back on our feet. My dad seems to think he has the right to just come into her room and just go through stuff or to look for things I tell them we don't have. They think we have no privacy rights because they listed us as guests and I think we do have privacy rights regardless. I would like to know the facts behind this please. I'm tempted to put a lock on the door, but need to know if the law is on our side with rights to privacy.
A: Depending on local building codes and relevant regulations/laws, it may not be legal to place a lock on an bedroom door in a home. However, regardless of the legal issue, you are describing a tense family situation that would probably be better resolved by making your stay as brief as possible. Although your parents may have allowed you to temporarily reside with them as guests, they can also terminate that situation.
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