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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]to recap:

Abusive relationship with ex-boyfriend living in same complex. Restraining order granted. Requested transfer to different unit. Landlord initially agreed but later changed mind. Ex-boyfriend continues to harass. Landlord avoiding communication. Individual wants to move, feels landlord is going back on promise.

Just move and break the lease.[/quote]

Look for domestic violence legal aid organizations that may be able to help here.

Also, find and read the domestic violence legislation - what does it require the landlord to do? Is eviction of the offender one of the options? Because if not, then the landlord likely needs to allow you to move.

And who is the landlord? Is it a private individual or a corporation? Who exactly have you been talking to? Because a letter laying out the facts and law may be very effective in this situation.

Call the police for every violation of the restraining order.[/quote]

If the authorities cannot reach the defendant in a restraining order they cannot arrest them. So if they go to the defendant’s front door and the defendant does not open it after knocking several times, then unfortunately police officers do not have the authority to enter the home (sans a search warrant)
They could go to an offender’s place of employment but again, if the offender chooses to hide out the cops have their hands tied.

*Restraining/Protective orders are really not even worth the paper they are printed on.
They are utterly worthless*[/quote]

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