Arrest, Search, Seizure, Warrant Arrest Warrent Question

[arayahope4me]

I rent out 2 rooms in my home & one of the renters has just found out that a warrent was issued for his arrest. He is out of town but plans to turn himself in as soon as he returns. If the law enforcement comes to my house I need to know my legal rights as a home owner. Can they enter my home? If I tell them that the person they are looking for is not hear can they legally search his room with his door locked? I do not have a key. Can they search my

 

[lwpat]

With an arrest warrant they can enter and search the premises. This includes any areas where he could be hiding.

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: Can they enter my home? If I tell them that the person they are looking for is not hear can they legally search his room with his door locked?

A: Yes and yes.