I called my landlord to inform her that something is bulging out of the wall and it looks like the roof is going to collapse.
She said she would make it by tomarrow but she would CALL first.When i came back home from shopping all my lights were left on--i knew she had been there. no call; nothing.
sigh. this is all knew to me. also she controls the heat and keeps it at 68 degrees. i tried to by a space heater but when i plugged it in all my electricity went out !
Also I have yellow spots dripping down from my ceiling every time i take a shower it's gross does anybody know what this is?
sigh thank you so much for your help
im all alone on this
2006-10-22 07:19:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
well, welcome to the hell of renting.
yes, anywhere i've ever rented, the landlord has the right to come in whenever they feel its necessary. i've lived in places where the landlord popped in unannounced all the time and i've lived in places where they waited till you were home to come in.
if it were me, i'd want the ceiling fixed. it's tough to find a decent place that's affordable. i rented for years and have been SO HAPPY to be a homeowner these past 16 years!
of course i just traded one set of problems with renting for another entirely different set of problems with owning a house, but at least they're MY problems.
best of luck.
2006-10-22 07:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in a private residence. Is it completely isolated from the main structure of the home so as to be considered separate? Do you pay your own bills or are they under one payment for the rent? Do you have a written lease? Are the boundaries of the term clearly spelled out? If renting a room, there is usually no formal lease agreement. There is usually no term of boundary written as other parts of the home may be open to your use. Normally, just a cooperation between leaser and leasee is all you have to go on. If you are worried for your personal safety, then find a new place to live. If it is just an inconvenience, maybe you should just sit down and talk with the landlord. They will most likely understand about not wanting to have bugs coming into their home! Hope this helps. Free advice, guaranteed or your money back!
2016-05-21 22:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The yellow is probably the oils from the paint. Over time, the moisture in the bathroom causes the oils to separate from the paint and it will gather at the points that gravity dictates.
Your landlord can enter your apartment without prior notification. If there was an emergency - water leak, smoke, needs of the police, etc. - they can enter without prior notification.
Since the two of your discussed the problem, she probably felt it was okay to enter without calling - despite having said she would.
2006-10-22 07:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah babes
You need to read your contract you signed firstly, see when you can leave...
Also she has no right entering your property without your permission as you have rights, i would discreetly mention this to her explain that something personal could of been out which you wouldn't of wanted her to see.
Maybe also speak to Citizens Advice about it so you have some ammunition to fire too as back up...
yellow spots ahhhh no but agree gross , get her in to access the grossness man herself defo.
You need to find alternative accommodation hunny I'm thinking.
Good luck anyway.
2006-10-22 07:30:11 · answer #4 · answered by loulou777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your contract. When I lived in an apartment the landlord was allowed to come in if there was work to be done. Sometimes there are state laws that apply. Google your state and the phrase "tenants' rights". Why are you staying in a place that seems to be unhealthy?
2006-10-22 07:22:54 · answer #5 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this instance, yes. If there is something that may be considered an emergency on the property, than they are allowed. But no, they can't just enter for a non-emergency without your permission.
2006-10-22 07:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is stated in your contract if she can enter or not. the yellow dripping is from an upstairs neighbors leak, it may or may not be dangerous (i had one once, all they did was patch the cieling i was terrified every time i took a shower). renting is tough, i'm sorry for your troubles i have them too. it's hard to find good affordable housing.
2006-10-22 07:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by advicemom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A LANDLORD CAN ENTER IF THERE'S AN EMERGENCY AND SINCE YOU
CALLED HER SHE HAD THE RIGHT TO GO IN WITHOUT YOUR BEING HOME....AS FOR THE REST OF IT.SHE CONTROLS THE HEAT - UNLESS
IT'S UNDER 55 YOU HAVE NO RECOURSE. IF YOU HAVE A LEAK, AND YOUR LEASE SAYS SHE HAS TO REPAIR IT, THEN SHE DOES. WHO LIVES OVER YOUR APT. THE LEAK HAS TO BE COMING FROM UPSTAIRS.
GOOD LUCK KIDDO!!!!! ALWAYS READ LEASES CAREFULLY -SMALL PRINT AND ALL. IF YOU HAVE NO LEASE - GET OUT OF THERE.
2006-10-22 07:24:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She shouldn't enter without notice, but since you complained about something, she porobably has the right to check it out. With all the problems, I suggest you find another place and get the hell out of there.
2006-10-22 07:21:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if is emergency yes othervise have to give 24 hrs notice i'm super in apartment bulding and i know that
2006-10-22 07:22:13 · answer #10 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋