My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: New York.
(Non-rent regulated apartment)
My sublet left under bad terms. He did not surrender the keys and left a pad lock on the bedroom door (he took all of his belongings). Can I remove the bedroom lock? Do I have the authority to have access to all areas of my apartment? It is the only bedroom with windows - could I tell him its against NYC fire code. Also, do I risk "early lockout" if I change the front door locks? This guy is a nut job and I don't want him near me, my other roommate, or our apartment.
He signed a contract with me to rent the room April 1st though July 31st. On May 31st, he canceled his postdated checks (which were part of our agreement) and demanded that I use his deposit $ to pay his share of June rent, which I reluctantly allowed him to do, terminating his contract on June 30th. He then informed me that he would be "moving out" and "vacating" June 15th - several times in writing (email).

