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The one thing you can not do is change the locks. I would talk to him and let him know how you feel about the constant visits. Legally he can not enter your apartment without giving you 24 hours notice unless there is an emergency such as a water leak. Start keeping track of everything he does that makes you uncomfortable. If it gets bad enough that you feel forced to move, you'll have the prove you need to get your deposit back and perhaps he'll have to pay your moving expenses.

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I am a landlord with an upstairs tenant. I don't bother them unless there is a serious problem. I wouldn't consider going into their unit without reason.

by Classy Granny

4 months ago

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I would move or tell him to stop, it seems like you have already tried though. If he keeps doing it call the non emergency police and tell them your situation.

by luvettes15- 4 months ago

If I were you I'd consult an attorney and try to move out of there right away, it doesn't sound like a safe environment.

by Lesley- 4 months ago

this is a definite issue just be polite and let him know that you want him to stop emailing you and knocking and calling. and you can break the lease under those circumstances. just save all the emails, keep a list of the phone calls if you have a caller id maybe you can lock in the calls, and this is creepy because he could have cameras or anything placed in your house. this is dangerous and i would change the locks and give him the key when i move

by tlduncanj- 4 months ago

Normally I would say you are stuck but this seems scary to me, so much so that I'd consider moving even if it would mean breaking the lease and possibly cost a lot. First off though, try to find out and call the county department that deals with things like this. Its probalby in the blue pages of the phone book and call "Landlord/ Tenant Relations" or something like that. Ask them if there is anything that you can do, and emphasize that you are a bit scared for your own safety and you really want to get out of there. They can tell you if there is any way to get out of the lease and waht the downside is even if you have to break the lease. Then I'd pack up and get out, ASAP. It may be nothing, but from what you've described this guy really scares me. Maybe I'm wrong and the guy is just awkward and being too nice, you've got to decide that, but he if scares you at all I'd move on.

by bull_rooster_aardvark- 4 months ago

C'mon I'm not that bad........[kidding] Set up a nanny cam and catch the f'er sniffing through your drawers - you can move downstairs after the lawsuit settles. In all likelihood he doesn't have a CO for the separate rental unit in the first place, so don't sweat being on the hook for the lease - just keep an eye open for somewhere else to live and be ready to move when it is time - then sue. Of course you can change the lock, you are legally entitle to "quiet enjoyment" unless the lease specifically references the key/lock. It does suck to live in fear. Get the camera and you'll see what is going on after you leave.

by simpsonsandsternfan- 4 months ago

Change the lock, and tell him to leave you in peace. He may just be compulsive.

by Mark C- 4 months ago