Does my landlord's husband have any authority?

Question

I have had a few issues with my landlord's husband intervening on a few issues that should have been between myself and the landlord. He is a very over bearing and unreasonable person and makes threatening implications about their rights as landlords. Without going into too much detail, I just need to find out exactly what rights he does have. He holds no property rights, the apartment building is owned by my landlord (his wife) and her ex-husband. However, any issue that has arised, this new husband has had some asinine part in whatever decision is made to resolve it. So does anyone out there know, according to NY state law, exactly where does he stand in his authority over what goes on in my apartment? Thanks!!

Answer 1

If he (her husband) is the landlords agent, he has whatever authority she has bestowed upon him.

His authority does not go beyond the rights they have under state law.

Answer 2

Unless he has power of attorney in writing from his wife the answer then is no he has no authority in of the goings on between you and your landlord. In a nice way just ask him under what authority dose he have to inter fear with you and your landlord. You may want to contact the ex-husband and inform him of what has been going on also, Next inform your landlord of whats been happening and that you wish it to stop, also inform both the landlord and her new husband that if things don't change that you will be seeking the assistants of an attorney and will seek legal damages.
In any state a person may be an agent for a landlord but that would mean that they are in the employment of the landlord and that you could ask of your landord.

But under no means do you give any information to this guy until you know for sure who he really is and what type of power he carries for your landlord and keep any documantion/copies between you and the landlord.


GoodLuck

Answer 3

I would think that if you have irreconsilable issues with the landlord's husband, you might first try contacting the wife (landlord)... and if worse comes to worse, the ex-husband (who might actually be very helpful).

Remember, though, that even *if* the current husband has no *legal* pull as far as your lease is concerned, he still has quite a bit of *personal* pull with your actual landlord. While he might not have the authority to command you to do certain things, he has the capability of making things very, very hard on you via his wife - your landlord. I would try to please him as much as possible until your lease is up. Contact the ex, a lawyer - whatever. If you are still having the issues when your lease comes due, find another place to live where the landlords will be less concerned with the little things.

Answer 4

When push comes to subpoena, your landlord is going to say that he's always had the authority to act as a manager.

You're not going to win just because he doesn't own the place, you're gonna have to do better than that.

Answer 5

Your lanlord's husband acquired one fourth interest in the property when he married your landlord. It's a marital asset. That's why people get prenuptual agreements, because half of everything they own becomes the property of the new spouse.

In any event, if your landlord allows him to act as her agent, it is no different than if she had hired a property manager. If she allows him to make decisions on her behalf, it is just like she said it.

So shut up, pay your rent on time, keep those damn kids out of the hallways, and turn down that damn radio!

Answer 6

Steven F is right....the landlord has the right to assign anyone as a representative of her business affairs. Chances are that her husband IS indeed also your landlord...ownership is not the same as landlordship. One is a deed and one is an occupation. It would be in your best interest to avoid the situations that provoke your landlord to the point that she assigns him to act on her behalf. Regardless of how he handles things, he is attempting to helping his wife.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

No, he doesn't and that would all come out in court if something ever arises. Just deal with her as much as you can and document everything in writing!

Answer 9

You need to talk to you landlord and ask her if this man speaks on her behalf. If he does, then you may need to think about relocating.

Answer 10

depends really on the landlord if she lets him be a control freak .balls in her court, how far will she let him push her