I caught apt/mag going into my apt, just after she say me leave for work I came right back and she was at door

Question

I forgot something and had to come right back, she is not the owner, but she has keys to all apt., when I caught her she pretended she was going into the mailbox which was right outside my door, but on the opposite side of the hall. I changed the bottom lock, but the next day the owner called me and said I had to give her a key. How did they know that quick that I had changed the lock. And they have to give me a notice before they can come into my apt. I just moved in and there were other signs that someone had been in my apt. before that. And she denys that she was in my apt or at my door but I know what I saw and if she just saw me leave for work what was she doing at my door anyway? By the time I got out my car she was at the mail box with her key in a mail box, but it was not her mail box. I belive the owners is aware of her behavior or how did he know that I changed the lock the next day before I could even tell him, he called me. Now he wants a key for her.Whats a single girl do

Answer 1

Get out of that place as quickly as possible. And until you can, keep important papers and valubles in your safety deposit box, safe or lock box.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, you have to provide them with a key. Everywhere I've lived it's been the law. But, by the same token, in a lot of staes the landlord is to contact you when he/she plans on going into your apartment. That way you can be home to go through the place with them. The also need a key for maintanence reasons. In case of a bad plumbing or a gas line leak or an electrical issue.

You should sit down with the owners and the landlords and explain your position. I'd also suggest getting a safe for your most valuable possessions. Most landlords and owners will be reasonable but there are a few out there that aren't. I'm talking from experience.

You should contact the housing authority in your area and find out what rights renters have. Keep a copy of the book or pamphlet with you.

Answer 3

Give her the key, but tell both of them in no uncertain terms that you are aware of the laws (make sure you look them up for your area) and that you will press charges if it happens again.

Where I live it the owner/management MUST give a minimum of 24 hours WRITTEN notice in order to enter a rental unit, unless it is in case of emergency of some kind. I know because I am a landlord myself.

Next, set up a hidden camera in your home to catch her on video if it happens again. Or set her up and pretend to leave a couple of times and try to catch her in the act again. Wait until you actually catch her opening your door and confront her and call the police to have her charged with trespassing.

Answer 4

Two legal things: One, you have to provide her with a copy of the key to your new lock.

Two, she's breaking the law by entering your apartment. She can only enter with a 24-hour notice, except for an emergency where she feels the property is in danger.

You could put some invisible tape at the top of the door (or the old spy trick--wet a hair and stick it on the door) to see if it's been entered. Or put baby powder on the floor and look for footprints.

Answer 5

There might be a listing in the government pages of your phone book for a landlord/tenant hot line. They should be able to tell you all of your rights. I do know that in Canada, a landlord has to give 24 hours notice to go into your home. It would be really fun to set up a hidden camera! That way you can catch them in the act! I bet it's kind of creepy knowing that someone was in your home when you weren't there. If all else fails call the police.

Answer 6

Talk to a lawyer. I don't know the laws on that type of thing where you live, but where I live it's against the law if they don't have a reason to be entering your apt. while you're gone. My husbands family rented a house once and found out the landlord was going in while they were gone and talked to a lawyer about it. They didn't take him to court or anything. They just moved out.

Answer 7

C'mon, what are you blabbering about? Come straight to the point and say someone entered your apartment without your permission. That's it. If that is trespass, then you have every right to report the matter to the apt management and also to the police.

Answer 8

The way things sound they are both in on it. I'd look for another apartment or try to get someone to stay there while your at work...like a room mate or a friend. I'd be careful of my valubles too. Good luck

Answer 9

Buy a condo and move out of that apartment. They have a legal right to not only have a key to your apartment but to go in it anytime they have a reason. Ugly but true.

Answer 10

report him to the boss of the real estate company you are renting with, if nothing changes, go to the police. There is also a tenants rights book you can get from any esate agent, telling you what your rights are, and who to call if there is a problem