Roommate Harassment Legal Steps

Summary

In Florida, if a roommate is harassing you, legal actions include filing a restraining order, eviction, or reporting to the police. Document evidence like text messages. If everyone is on the lease, consider mediation, reviewing lease terms, or seeking legal advice. Consulting an attorney can help explore your options, especially if you feel unsafe.

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If you have a psychotic roommate that is harassing you, berating you, instigating, trying to control you is there any legal action
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Florida, you can consider the following legal actions:
- Restraining Order: If you feel threatened, you can file for an injunction for protection.
- Eviction: If you are the leaseholder, you might be able to evict the roommate.
- Police Report: For harassment, you can report to the police.
Have you considered any of these options before?
FL
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Since you're in Florida, here are a few steps you might consider:
- Restraining Order: If you feel threatened, you can file for an injunction for protection.
- Eviction: If you're the leaseholder, you might be able to evict your roommate.
- Police Report: For harassment, consider reporting to the police.
Have you thought about any of these options previously?
It's all verbal and text messages right now
Dealing with a difficult roommate can be challenging. In Florida, you can still take action based on verbal and text message evidence. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Gather evidence: Keep records of text messages and any verbal conversations that are threatening or harassing.
- Consult with an attorney: They can help assess the best course of action based on your evidence.
- Contact local authorities: If you feel unsafe, you can still report harassment to the police.
Have you saved or documented these text messages for potential legal use?
Yes they are screenshotted
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It's good that you have documented the harassment through screenshots. You may want to consider consulting with an attorney to explore your legal options further, especially if you feel unsafe. Do you have any specific questions about the legal process or steps you should take next?
It is my son, everyone is on the lease
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Since everyone is on the lease, you may want to consider the following:
- Mediation: Explore resolving the issue through mediation.
- Review Lease Terms: Check for any clauses related to behavior or eviction.
- Seek Legal Advice: An attorney can help navigate your options.
Would you like more information on any of these steps?