the house we are staying in, on the outside and in the inside. Is this legal? Aint it invasion of privacy to us. To have someone come in and just take photos of our furnishings that are obivously inside the house? She only gave us a day and a half notice of when this gentlemen will be coming(which is on Monday).She owns two other properties next to our home that too will be photographed. Any all advise about this is greatly helpful.
2006-09-23 10:23:32 · 14 answers · asked by seesee3131 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Different places have different laws, so you need to check the Landlord and Tenant Act to find out precisely what your rights are.
In general, the landlord can do what they want about the outside, have it photographed, videotaped, or whatever. But there are restrictions about the inside of the house. They may enter (I believe it is once a year) to inspect the premises, but the time must be mutually agreed upon. However, there is generally no provision for photographing the interior as that infringes upon your privacy and your personal property is no concern of the landlord's.
Call your landlord and ask why the interior needs to be photographed, but first check with the Court House to make sure you have the right to say 'no'.
Good luck! And don't let her browbeat you.
2006-09-23 11:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She may have just found a better rate on her landlords insurance and a lot of insurance Co's any more will come out and take pictures. I wouldn't worry about it let them take some pic's and go. No big deal. you are right that she should have given you a little more notice but she didn't and they will just be taking pic's for structure purpose's and not of your stuff Allot of them if won't even bother taking pic's inside the house as they are only insuring the premises and not your belongings.That is up to you to have renters insurance for your belongings. She is only insuring the property and any Appliances she has in their.
2006-09-23 10:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by Lucky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal. The landlord gave you a notice. It is in his best interest to have the insurance company to take pics of his properties so that the insurance company will know what they are insuring and will give the landlord the correct rate. It is common and legal as long as the landlord gives you a notice. They do not care what the contents of your home looks like, they are interested in the home itself not your contents.
2006-09-23 10:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by gloryanne2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is legal. They are not really taking pictures of your furnishings, they must take pictures of the condition of the interior of the structure, as well as the exterior condition. All Insurance companies require this, they will not just go on your say-so about the condition, you could be lying. The landlord is just trying to protect her property, probably just changed to a new ins. co.
BTW her insurance does not cover any of your property. You should have renter's insurance to protect your property in case of fire or other catastrophe.
2006-09-23 10:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by Star G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming that you signed a lease when you first rented the house. Typically, a knowledgeable landlord will include a clause that he/she and agents have the right to access the property with reasonable notice for maintenance, etc.
If you didn't sign a lease containing the clause, you probably have grounds for refusing.
2006-09-23 11:28:59 · answer #5 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You were properly informed. If you don't want your property photoed, cover it or remove it.
If the landlord wants insurance, he has to cooperate with the insurance company. Underwriting inspections are necessary to rate the risk.
You should have insurance of your own, since you own personal property.
2006-09-23 10:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by regerugged 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you are so stupid as to pay rent when you could be making a mortgage payment and taking a tax deduction that would come out to 500 dollars less per month then you deserve what you get. a day and a half is plenty of notice.....plenty of time to get a house sitter to protect against theft....plenty of time to hide your drugs and girlie magazines...lets assume you are from the state of Florida... do a search for Florida landlord/tenants rights and responsibilities.
2006-09-23 11:04:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can take pixs of the outside, but in reality its your choice if you want to let them in.
Your landlord probably thought you would be cool with it.
speak your mind and let them now where you stand.
This way something like this wont happen again.
It probably will cause friction between you and your landlord.
But if you REALLY dont want to let them in, you have the ability to not answer the door!
2006-09-23 10:27:00 · answer #8 · answered by muuuua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord has the right to inspect their property. Insurance companies require the photos to properly asses the value/liability of the property that they will be covering. I would suggest being on hand during the process to protect your interests
2006-09-23 10:29:47 · answer #9 · answered by rouble ( 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not say where you live but if you do a search on ask.com for landlord tenant codes you should be able to find your state's laws
2006-09-23 10:29:35 · answer #10 · answered by bluedawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋