What to do if my husband and I signed a lease but are now separated, and the landlord will not do anything to deny him access?

What to do if my husband and I signed a lease but are now separated, and the landlord will not do anything to deny him access?

The landlord feels he must allow him access to the house but I am fearful of what he might do to me or the property, since he has made threatening remarks to me. I did change the locks to protect myself, and now the landlord says I am in violation of the lease, and must change the locks back. I am considering getting a protection order. Will this resolve all of the issues involved? If not, what recourse do I have?

Asked on February 23, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Ohio

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