How do I get my verbally and mentally abusive boyfriend to move out?
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How do I get my verbally and mentally abusive boyfriend to move out?
My daughter has been in her apartment for 4 years. Her boyfriend moved in approximately a month ago. He has since turned crazy on her. He is extremely verbally and mentally abusive to her to the point she is staying with a friend. He will not leave – at first he said he would be out by next month, however, last night he said he would be out soon. Today he says he’s not leaving – that she should change the sheets on her bed because he’s moved on. Everything she owns is in that apartment. I am afraid this will eventually turn physical. He is not on the lease.
Asked on August 6, 2011 New Hampshire
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Your daughter should seek a competent attorney and request that a restraining order be obtained against her boyfriend citing the abuse and the fact that he is not a signed tenant on her lease. From what you have written, your daughter should be concerned that if a restraining order is not obtained against her boyfriend, he could end up hurting her.
The restraining order should request that the boyfriend be ordered out of the apartment and stay a certain distance away from her.
If a judge grants the restraining order requested and the boyfriend violates the order, he will be immediately arrested because copies of issued restraining orders are lodged with the local police department.
Once the restraining order is obtained, the landlord should be given a copy of it as well so he or she is aware that the boyfriend is not allowed at the apartment complex.
Good luck.
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