My rights???

[TooShort43]

I have lived with my boyfriend for over a year now in his home. He works in another state but Flys home each week. I deposit every other week 600.00 to 800.00 in his bank account . Now we that we got into an argument he told me that he wants me out in two days. And that the locks and passwords will be changed at once so I can't get into the house. This is the address on my Driver License and my mail... beside all the deposits I have been putting in his account from. My question is Do I have rights ?

 

[army judge]

I have lived with my boyfriend for over a year now in his home. He works in another state but Flys home each week. I deposit every other week 600.00 to 800.00 in his bank account . Now we that we got into an argument he told me that he wants me out in two days. And that the locks and passwords will be changed at once so I can't get into the house. This is the address on my Driver License and my mail... beside all the deposits I have been putting in his account from. My question is Do I have rights ?

Yes, you don't have to leave because he demands that you leave.
Legally, if he wants you out, he must evict you before a court of law.

Be smart, however, just leave the bum.
Next time, don't be so stupid as to let some guy or girl steal your money!!!

Keep your money separate, and live in your own apartment or house.

 

[Michael Wechsler]

There are state "lockout laws" that prevent what you describe from happening. Your boyfriend - or probably ex-boyfriend - may find it difficult and costly to do what he is threatening. For example, if you are in Colorado, the law is contained under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-510 which states as follows. (Most states have similar lockout laws, also known as "unlawful removal" statutes.)

38-12-510. Unlawful removal or exclusion

It shall be unlawful for a landlord to remove or exclude a tenant from a dwelling unit without resorting to court process, unless the removal or exclusion is consistent with the provisions of article 18.5 of title 25, C.R.S., and the rules promulgated by the state board of health for the cleanup of an illegal drug laboratory or is with the mutual consent of the landlord and tenant or unless the dwelling unit has been abandoned by the tenant as evidenced by the return of keys, the substantial removal of the tenant's personal property, notice by the tenant, or the extended absence of the tenant while rent remains unpaid, any of which would cause a reasonable person to believe the tenant had permanently surrendered possession of the dwelling unit. Such unlawful removal or exclusion includes the willful termination of utilities or the willful removal of doors, windows, or locks to the premises other than as required for repair or maintenance. If the landlord willfully and unlawfully removes the tenant from the premises or willfully and unlawfully causes the termination of heat, running water, hot water, electric, gas, or other essential services, the tenant may seek any remedy available under the law, including this part 5.