Violent Roommate

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For several weeks, my roommate in location: Chicago has been harassing me. It started with slamming doors and banging on the walls, but now he has committed theft and damage to my personal property like breaking my smart tablet and stealing other personal items. I’ve called the cops four times and made police reports, but they just like my landlord Are refusing to do nothing about it. They have told me to go to file a civil suit against my landlord as well after this is all said and done. I’m scared for my life, what should I do?

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  1. dlaugh Avatar

    You would file in small claims to recover the value from your roommate, not the landlord. You may want to install a lock on your door if you don’t have one.

  2. Soggie1977 Avatar

    Do you think there is a chance that your landlord would let you out of your lease?

  3. heroinista Avatar

    Is he on the lease with you? Or are you subletting to him?

    You might need to review your lease and talk to your landlord about what it takes to get your name off the lease if he is not willing to remove himself.

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