Hello,
I allowed a friend's friend to move in as my roommate 25 days ago. This person has not payed any rent after multiple requests. They did give me a check for a security deposit, which I held for 10 days and then deposited it into a personal account different from the account I use to pay my apartment rent and other expenses. I have not used the funds.
Can I remove their belongings from my apartment and not allow them entrance, by calling the police or changing the locks since they have not been there for 30 days, they have not paid any rent and we have no written agreement/signed roommate agreements?
The check memo written by them clearly states security deposit. In court, would/could this be considered rent payment and give them tenant rights?
Is it legal to remove their things and change the locks if they have given no payment and have not stayed more than 30 days?
Thank you