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    Question Roommate Leaving, I'm Not On The Lease, Landlord Is Changing Locks

    I moved into a two bedroom apt. in D.C. 5 months ago with a student. Basically he tells me he is leaving school and the landlord is coming in 5 days to change the locks. He has left. Rent was paid. Im assuming they made some agreement, I was not included as Im not on the lease. Iv've never met or dealt with the landlord.I have no way of contacting the landlord until he comes to change the locks. What recourse do I have, If nothing else I need time to find a new place since I can't afford the whole rent. Can he kick me out with no notice to me personally? This is Washington D.C. I need info asap

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    Default Re: Roommate Leaving, I'm Not On The Lease, Landlord Is Changing Locks

    Generally, landlords are required to give at least 30 days notice to vacate.

    You say you're not on the lease. Did the landlord even know you were living there? This muddies things considerably.

    Contact the DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition for advice and help.

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