Q: Both my partner and I have restraining orders against his ex for stalking, both orders in place for the past four years.
Family members have informed us that she is attempting to rent 1 of the 2 apartments above us. I contacted the rental office and informed them of the order this week. She has not moved in yet but has started receiving mail at the apartment as we have been told by a family member who was asked to retrieve a package. What would be our best course of action? She has had no contact with us recently but her moving in would be in direct violation of the orders. She’s restricted to be 500 feet away from our home/work places and 100 feet from our vehicles, occupied or not. She also recently attempted to have the orders lifted a few months ago and the motions were denied on both orders. I believe this was an attempt to make it legal for her to live near us.
A: You took the right first step by contacting the leasing office. If the person in fact moves in then you can notify the police. A violation of an injunction becomes a criminal offense. Speak with a local lawyer for more specific advice.
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