Roommate Put Lock On Door

You may want to consult an attorney.

Roommate put lock on door.

Certainly you are entitled to get the lock back. A locking bedroom door may seem low on your list of priorities however it s an ultimate barrier that will prevent most roommates from entering without your permission. Unless the lease says otherwise she s free to do it. Also you could put a chain lock on your door for privacy.

You could put a cylinder lock up high and drill into the underside of the top cross member of the jamb. Locks can be put onto bi fold doors but you will need to drill a hole in the door jamb. It is not legal to lock a bedroom door an interior door within an apartment. Practically speaking the ll is entitled to a key to any lock to avoid having to break down the door in case of an emergency.

Sounds like the two of you are not getting along as most roommates do not care if a lock is on the bedroom door. Both states however require the tenant give the landlord a duplicate key. Locking it while you re out has obvious benefits but being able to lock it while you re there can be useful such as if there s a lot of people over for a party or if your roommate has friends over that you don t trust. She steals from your room so she puts a lock to protect herself from behavior she.

The right of entry. There is no easy procedure in the realm of landlord and tenant in new york city. And yes it is not easy.