There was no gas leak or electrical emergency...I live in Rhode Island
2006-08-21 13:02:51 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He mentioned taking pictures, but of what? There is no damage...
2006-08-21 13:10:07 · update #1
That is against the law. Yes- Very much.
You ought to talk to a lawyer.
Serious.
Furthermore, he can not evict you for persuing it
That is called retalitory eviction and is also illegal.
2006-08-21 13:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by profile image 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not know about RI law, but in Texas, a landlord can access a rental property with 24 hours notice for any reason or no reason at all. If there is a question of illegal activity or imminent danger, the landlord has the right to immediate access. It is their property, and our laws side with the landlord in preserving the value of their property.
If you have a local tenant's council or a state agency that handles tenant affairs, they would be a great source of information for what recourse you may have.
2006-08-21 13:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by TXChristDem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very serious.
Tell her/him the cops will hear the next timeand suggest that if anything turns up missing guess who will be suspected of taking ...whatever it is. I had a landlady and I use the term loosely gripe because I changed the locks. My wife had come home from work to find the witch lazing on our divan watching a 'soap'. Wife read her the riot act, booted her out and was still fuming when I got home.
I should he have begun this answer with, "Don't get me started".
2006-08-21 13:21:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if it is illegal but I think I would start looking for a different place to live. The though that anyone has been in my home without my permission would just creep me out. I know since I have had a similar situation.
2006-08-21 13:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by Tara P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a definite no no. There is a law. He or she has to call you and let you know he needs to access the building. And if he can't reach you for an ok he has to call you within 24 hours and notify you that he had been in there for a reason. Call the cops the next time. This is a total invasion of privacy.
2006-08-25 22:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your lease - rental agreement. READ IT! Does it mention his ability to come in and out? Mine had a clause for them to enter and look around to make sure there were not "maintenance problems" and they were a very reputable leasing agency so I was quite pleased to allow them in when I wasn't there. Also, they always left excellent comments for when I paid the rent on my decor, so I was always pleased to hear their thoughts on my home decor idea's, so it was a win-win in my situation. However, I did live in one place where they entered and I had some paintings come up missing, I moved the next day and didn't bother complaining.
JUST READ THE LEASE! If it has "him with the ability to enter and leave without your knowledge, there is nothing you can do :/"
It has to be in the lease/rental agreement or he can't do it!
2006-08-21 13:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its really serious . i don't know how things work where you live but in Sacramento they must give you a 24 hour notice before coming to your apartment. they must have a probable cause for the reason their visit-in. if your not their and they give a notice they are still not allowed to enter without your presence. this is illegal. contact your information and get the tenants right hand booklet. it should be free.
2006-08-27 17:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by Lola 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is what comes with renting. Buy a place and you will enjoy the benefits of private property. The landlord has a right to know how you are caring for the property.
2006-08-26 08:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by Big Bama Fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that legally, they can enter a property of theirs without the tennant's permission. They just can't take or use anything that doesn't belong to them.
Look at your lease. It should be in there. If it specifically states in the lease that the landlord has to have permission to enter your apartment, then you can sue for breach of contract. If it says nothing, I would speak to a lawyer.
2006-08-21 13:12:25 · answer #9 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you do have the right to break your lease with the landlord, send him a register letter telling him you are breaking the lease and state why. . you need solid evidence that he did this. not hearsay
you can file a police report on this it is entering with out permission,, get the police report and send that along with the letter.. . have you ever tried to kick him where the sun does not shine??? i had this problem ,
how i solved mine i had a alarm systen put in that was monitered,, he came in when i was gone the police responded and caught him in the apt. and they locked him up.. he plead guilty to an admended charge of disorderly conduct. paid court cost of $130.00 and a fine of $300.00 .. problem solved
2006-08-28 04:36:52 · answer #10 · answered by RED WHITE AND BLUE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Landlords are bass-turds by nature.I had one who actually took my water meter out of the ground because I was late with rent, and I had an infant in the house at the time.Call a lawyer and see what the laws are.
2006-08-21 13:11:38 · answer #11 · answered by hott.dawg™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋