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So I've rented a room from a girl who I thought was pretty sane, which was not the case. We have a four month contract. I'm bipolar myself and take medication, lately my medication hasn't been working very well . I've been struggling with my mental health and I also have two kids that live with me. This roommate I had acted aggressive, always throwing things and slamming doors acting like she was furious all the time, my children thinking they did something and would think she has a problem with us being there. I tried talking to her face to face like an adult , she didn't even look at me. I tried texting her and no reply . I asked her where should I leave the rent money and never told me . She told her son I'm a thief and i stole from her when in reality I don't ever touch her things , so her son told my son that and my son comes up to me and tells me that . She's making me and my children feel very uncomfortable with what she says and how she behaves , so because she didn't tell me where to leave the rent money I decided to leave , because I assumed she just didn't want me or my kids here. I felt like I had to leave , her behavior was stressing me out and I had to tell my kids father to pick them up and have them for a few days so they wouldn't have to see her behave the way she was behaving. So once I started getting my things she then texts me that she has a picture of my ID and that she's taking me to court and Calling CPS on me. I feel like my kids shouldn't be around someone like that and I myself am having issues dealing with my mental health. What can I do in this situation?
So I've rented a room... We have a four month contract.
She's making me and my children feel very uncomfortable with what she says and how she behaves...
So once I started getting my things she then texts me that she has a picture of my ID
and that she's taking me to court and Calling CPS on me.
What can I do in this situation?
Keep packing. Pick your next situation more carefully. Live by yourselves.
Of course. You can always break a lease. Frankly, in this situation even if she has it together enough to take you to court and sue you, I'd up and leave ASAP.
Worst case is she wins a judgement for the balance of the rent. Take lots of pictures at move out to avoid claims of damages.
Finally, since you have kids and are living with a roommate, it doesn't sound like your financially sound. That's not good, but in this case, even if she sues you, wins, and gets a judgement, there isn't likely to be anything she can collect.
I just got separated and I'm starting over on my own, that's the reason why I had to get a roommate for now . And well when I was taking out my things she pushed se my furniture out and locked me out so I couldn't even get everything of mine out . She can say I left things there and didn't clean up but she didn't give me the chance to
It's against the law for her to lock you out and keep your things. Call authorities, get documentation from the police, and sue (likely in small claims) to get your things or the cost of your things back. Depending on what you can prove and who state your in, she might be subject to a penalty.
I just got separated and I'm starting over on my own, that's the reason why I had to get a roommate for now . And well when I was taking out my things she pushed se my furniture out and locked me out so I couldn't even get everything of mine out . She can say I left things there and didn't clean up but she didn't give me the chance to
Write her a certified letter (snail male, USPS) documenting such. It might help down the line.
It's against the law for her to lock you out and keep your things. Call authorities, get documentation from the police, and sue (likely in small claims) to get your things or the cost of your things back. Depending on what you can prove and who state your in, she might be subject to a penalty.
^^ this (and more).
Immediately report this to CPS YOURSELF. Beat her to the punch, at least to that punch.
Next file a court case against her, or reply to one she launched, do NOT leave it to chance. You can file suit against her even if she files against you. Go to the police and file report that she has denied you access to your stuff, it could be considered theft. Ask for a police escort to go get your renaining stuff. If you do, and she gets crazy, youll have a witness. Even with the escort, take a witness of your own the more people you have as witnesses tge better.
"NAIL AND MAIL" ( mail USPS and nail/tape notice to the door) that you find she us nit accommodating to the original contract, has broken it by locking you out, and is in violation if landlord tenant laws that allow you access to your property. Send it return receipt requested, and certified. Take a picture of you affixing it to the door with a newspaper with the date showing. She HAS to by law keep your stuff "left behind " for a minimum of 30 days as a landlord. When you file your report, make it clear to the authorities you think she will deny you for that time then dunp your stuff.
Lastly get thee to an attorney asap.
DO NOT let your own bipolar depression interfere with this process!!! Act now!!!
Next time YOU FIND the place. And YOU select the roomate, with a lease drawn up by attorney. Paerhaps a male this time.
Do NOT let the b***ch win.
If you DO sublease again, mail retirn receipt requested certified your check to the landlord, even if you are living with the landlord. Take pic of it with newspaper and at tte post office. That way you will ALWAYS have proof you mailed it in a timely manner, do this even if told ",to leave it in an envelope under the yellow geranium pot nrdt to the door by tte welcone mat". For the future.
I once was on welfare due to medical reasons, and had a sneaky landlord who wanted me to pay him tte cash when i got it two times a month. I always bought a money order at the grocery store when i picked up the cash, and took a picture with the mailing envelpoe and newspaper to send it to him, as he once argued i didnt pay him. He didnt like it that way, but i HAD to protect myself!!!
From your side of it, it sounds like you are in a very difficult situation with a very unstable person and must take action to protect your children (you didn't say how old they were). Galaxyhi seems to have provided some very specific actions you might consider. (Does the girl you are renting from own the property or is she actually leasing and subletting to you? (If the latter, she may not even have the legal authority to enter into a rental contract with you)
What about your separated Ex? Is he the father of your children? Are you in a 'legal' temporary or permanent separation situation? In spite of your differences, he has some responsibility for the safety and security of his children and family.
Depending on where you live, there are numerous agencies and organizations who specialize in providing assistance to women and children in your situation.
So I've rented a room from a girl who I thought was pretty sane, which was not the case. We have a four month contract. I'm bipolar myself and take medication, lately my medication hasn't been working very well . I've been struggling with my mental health and I also have two kids that live with me. This roommate I had acted aggressive, always throwing things and slamming doors acting like she was furious all the time, my children thinking they did something and would think she has a problem with us being there. I tried talking to her face to face like an adult , she didn't even look at me. I tried texting her and no reply . I asked her where should I leave the rent money and never told me . She told her son I'm a thief and i stole from her when in reality I don't ever touch her things , so her son told my son that and my son comes up to me and tells me that . She's making me and my children feel very uncomfortable with what she says and how she behaves , so because she didn't tell me where to leave the rent money I decided to leave , because I assumed she just didn't want me or my kids here. I felt like I had to leave , her behavior was stressing me out and I had to tell my kids father to pick them up and have them for a few days so they wouldn't have to see her behave the way she was behaving. So once I started getting my things she then texts me that she has a picture of my ID and that she's taking me to court and Calling CPS on me. I feel like my kids shouldn't be around someone like that and I myself am having issues dealing with my mental health. What can I do in this situation?
Such is grounds for a tenant to terminate a lease under what is known as "Constructive eviction"- i.e that the conditions were as such that they were not reasonably tenable. Constructive eviction is considered a termination of the lease by the landlord, and not the tenant, therefore suit will not lie for breach of lease. Notably, however, such is an affirmative defense that a Defendant will have to prove in court. Therefore, it is wise to document the going ons to some degree or another. Such here is demonstrated by an ongoing course of conduct that no reasonable person would subject themselves to.
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