What can I do if my roommate’s boyfriend is living with us 90% of the time?
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What can I do if my roommate’s boyfriend is living with us 90% of the time?
This is creating a hostile environment. My roommate has also commence a career as a sex industry worker and her boyfriend is “managing” her career. They say she is doing S & M shows and everything is legal. There is nothing about visitors in our lease but I do not want him in the apartment any more. Do I have rights about enforcing this if my roommate is not in the apartment (ie. if my roommate is not home would I be in a legal position to call the cops)?
Asked on May 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The boyfriend is a guest - albeit an unwanted guest - and if he maintains another residence and does not have any indicia of being a tenant (like getting his mail there) then there may be little that you can do. The "business" on the otherhand, is an issue if it is being run from the apartment (I have doubts on the legality) and it likely violates the lease (if it is a residential lease). So that may be the avenue that you need to pursue. Seek legal help and tell the landlord. Good luck.
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