Certainly you are entitled to get the lock back.
Roommate put lock on door.
Both states however require the tenant give the landlord a duplicate key.
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.
You may want to consult an attorney.
And yes it is not easy.
There is no easy procedure in the realm of landlord and tenant in new york city.
People who without basis accuse others of misdeeds are usually themselves prone to doing those very misdeeds.
Unless the lease says otherwise she s free to do it.
She steals from your room so she puts a lock to protect herself from behavior she.
The right of entry.
Florida doesn t guarantee her the right but it doesn t forbid it either.
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.
Locks can be put onto bi fold doors but you will need to drill a hole in the door jamb.
A tenant in a new york apartment buildings has the right to add a lock of her own to the front door.
Sounds like the two of you are not getting along as most roommates do not care if a lock is on the bedroom door.
You could put a cylinder lock up high and drill into the underside of the top cross member of the jamb.