Can my boyfriend lock me out if our home?

[comablack]

I live in sulphur Oklahoma 73086
I was wondering if my boyfriend and I have lived together in the same home for over 6 years can he lock me out of our home when I leave to hang out with a friend or run an earrend? There are no bills in my name and His father's name is on the deed but his father is aware I live here and has been aware the whole time i live here the past 6 1/2 years. his father sees me every day because he lives across a small creek next to us. Also our local law inforcment has documented that i live here and for how long ive lived here. and the law has documented my boyfriend is abusive. I'm scared to leave the house for fear he will lock me out and I have no where else to go and all of my belongings are here . Can he do that?

 

[Just Blue]

I live in sulphur Oklahoma 73086
I was wondering if my boyfriend and I have lived together in the same home for over 6 years can he lock me out of our home when I leave to hang out with a friend or run an earrend? There are no bills in my name and His father's name is on the deed but his father is aware I live here and has been aware the whole time i live here the past 6 1/2 years. his father sees me every day because he lives across a small creek next to us. Also our local law inforcment has documented that i live here and for how long ive lived here. and the law has documented my boyfriend is abusive. I'm scared to leave the house for fear he will lock me out and I have no where else to go and all of my belongings are here . Can he do that?

The landlord/Owner would have to follow the OK landlord/tenant statutes to evict you.
os41.pdf

Please contact a local Domestic Violence Hotline to get help/resources. There are shelters, support groups and other tools to help you out of this horrible situation.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

I wish you well and please feel free to ask us if you need additional guidance.

 

[comablack]

I just wanted to say thank you very much for responding so quickly. And thank you for your advice and support I don't have any family left and he's isolated me so much I lost contact with any one I used to talk to. So the support and kind words are very appreciated as well as the advice thank you again! I hope tou have a wonderful evening.

 

[comablack]

Also maybe a follow up question? What would I have to do if he did lock me out? Would my local law inforcment help me get in to collect my things? I've called them before He had his sister stay in our home last time he tried to kick me out and when i came to collect my dogs she was holding a pistol pointed towards the locked door. I called the police and they said it was just a family dispute and that they couldn't do anything unless shots were fired? Is that true? It seems kind of pointless having police if they can't do anything in a situation like that?

 

[Just Blue]

Also maybe a follow up question? What would I have to do if he did lock me out? Would my local law inforcment help me get in to collect my things? I've called them before He had his sister stay in our home last time he tried to kick me out and when i came to collect my dogs she was holding a pistol pointed towards the locked door. I called the police and they said it was just a family dispute and that they couldn't do anything unless shots were fired? Is that true? It seems kind of pointless having police if they can't do anything in a situation like that?

I would try the police, and specifically ask for a DV officer. If that fails, you will likely have to sue him in small claims court to either a. get you stuff or (more likely) B. get the value of your stuff.

Take pic's of your belongings and save them. Also call that 800# and they will be able to direct you to local resources.

Get out of there as soon as you can... you are in a dangerous situation based on your posts here.

I am tagging a site vetted attorney to this thread in case he has more insight and guidance he can off you.

@Taxing Matters

 

[comablack]

Thank you I have reached out for help this evening with the dv hotline. I will check my email regularly for updates and if I had to go to court I'd say he could just keep those things and leave him be. I'm not about trying to stay around him more than I already have . Thank you for replying so fast I am going to try and leave again. Pray for me! This will be my 7th or 8th attempt to have a better life.

 

[not2cleverRed]

Also maybe a follow up question? What would I have to do if he did lock me out? Would my local law inforcment help me get in to collect my things? I've called them before He had his sister stay in our home last time he tried to kick me out and when i came to collect my dogs she was holding a pistol pointed towards the locked door. I called the police and they said it was just a family dispute and that they couldn't do anything unless shots were fired? Is that true? It seems kind of pointless having police if they can't do anything in a situation like that?

You really need to start making an escape plan.
https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/purpleribbon.html
Oklahoma State Safe Safeline: 1-800-522-7233

*Can* he lock you out? Well, as you already know, he can make it difficult for you to reenter. And he has equally toxic family members - that's how he grew up that way.

However, there are ways to retrieve your belongings. Definitely involve law enforcement. If you have enough documentation to get a restraining order, do so. If you still have pets there, contact the ASPCA?

I wish you luck. It takes most of us several times to get out.

 

[Just Blue]

You really need to start making an escape plan.
https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/purpleribbon.html
Oklahoma State Safe Safeline: 1-800-522-7233

*Can* he lock you out? Well, as you already know, he can make it difficult for you to reenter. And his has equally toxic family members - that's how he grew up that way.

However, there are ways to retrieve your belongings. Definitely involve law enforcement. If you have enough documentation to get a restraining order, do so. If you still have pets there, contact the ASPCA?

I wish you luck. It takes most of us several times to get out.

It took me many years and a dozen + attempts. I finally moved 2000 miles away and it was the best decision I ever made!