Q: My ex-roommate who no longer lives with me but name is still on lease rented furniture and didn’t pay What can they do
His name is on the lease but no longer lives with me and the documents says a judge will issue a writ of possession. Does that mean i can get evicted or they raid my home looking for the property if he doesn’t goes to court or pay bill. I’ve already let Furniture rental company in several times to show he took off with merchandise. What can i do or should I be concerned they will break my door in for US Marshall raid?
A:
In order to enter your home lawfully, they will need a search warrant. A search warrant allows them to search the location for only the items listed in the warrant. Be aware, if they are looking for a couch, they can only look for the couch in areas where a couch would/could be. So they would not be permitted to look for a couch in, for example, your dresser drawers or just search through all your belongings.
From the facts given, it appears that this will be a case where a judgment for non payment will be entered against the former roommate. The furniture rental company and your leasing company are two separate entities, and it is highly unlikely that the furniture company has any control over any eviction process.
Given the complexity of your case and your obvious concern, it may be best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case. This will likely set you at ease.
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