Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey
roomate
I have a roomate who has been stealing money from me
this person has admitted to taking the money & i can no longer live like this although her name is also on the lease what do I do to get rid of this person. I have also discovered jewelry missing. The agency managing the building says i cannot put a padlock on my bedroom door & the doornob does not close all of the way so i cannot even change the doornob to one which will lock. She will not work, hardly pays rent & every day when i leave & go to work she is always rummaging through my room & my things. What rights do I have? What do i do legally to evict this person?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: roomate
There are probably a couple of viable options available to you, but I need a bit more information regarding the leasing arrangement between you and your roommate. Please feel free to contact my office at the number in my profile (or by email) to set up a free consultation and discuss this in more detail.
Cheers,
Frank
Re: roomate
She has to go. She has admitted stealing from you. You might have to charge her with theft and ask the judge for a restraining order, requiring that she move out. I do not believe that the Domestic Violence Act
applies because you two are roommates and not lovers.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: roomate
You need a consultation with a lawyer.
I do this kind of work. If you would like me to assist, please call my office. I am in Hackensack. You can then decide how you would like to proceed.
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