My landlord (or someone with a key) has entered my apartment repeatedly and I am discovering that some (relatively unimportant) items are missing. What should I do?
2006-10-26 04:42:27 · 20 answers · asked by lilme402004 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I would be scared if I were you! He could be some sort of pervert or rapists or something! Report the invasion and your suspicions to the police!
2006-10-26 04:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states the landlord has to give written or verbal notice he/she will be entering the apartment. They are suppose to give you at least 24 hours notice. Believe it or not in the state of Florida it is the Hotels and Restaurants Administration that over sees landlord/tenant issues. I am not sure what it would be in your state if you are residing elsewhere. I would find out though. See if your landlord has ever had a complaint filed on him.
Further, I would mail a certified letter to my landlord asking to have the lock changed, explaining why and giving a list of the items taken. If you do not get any satisfaction within say 14 days, you can send him a second letter stating your intentions to change the locks yourself and you will be deducting it from the rent. You will be required to give the landlord a copy of the key to your new lock.
Finally, when the locks have been changed and no one else BUT the landlord could have a key, and things still missing, then you have a good case against your landlord. You can then legally get out of your lease and demand that the landlord repay you for any stolen property. You could even press charges against him.
I know the items taken aren't important in value perhaps, but your privacy is being invaded.
Good Luck and Take Care
2006-10-26 04:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, talk to him about it and let him know that some items have been missing. Don't accuse him of it just yet. Ask him to change the locks and make sure that you are there so you can keep an eye on him. If you continue to find things missing right after your locks have been changed, inform the police about the situation, set up some type of surveillance, i.e. neighbor, friend, family member, and you should be able to catch the thief. Whatever you do, remain calm and rational about it and it will come to pass.
2006-10-26 05:17:53 · answer #3 · answered by frakmomma04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a report with the police that you have had items stolen. Send a certified letter to your landlord reporting that you have had things missing from your apartment and inquire if there has been anyone entering your apartment to his knowledge. This way if you find out who did it, there is a timely record on file in both respects.
2006-10-26 04:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by sml 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Express your concerns to your landlord and request that he change the locks (in writing, keep a copy, also send a certified letter so that you have proof they received your request and notification).
2. File a police report.
3. Set up a camera.
4. Don't leave anything of value where anyone can get to them.
2006-10-26 05:39:56 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get one of thos spy cameras, once you have it on film, you can press charges on whoever it is. Be careful, and watch your back though, if any of the relatively unimportant things are intimate objects, i.e. underwear or a hairbrush, you may be the target of a stalker. If it's allowed, get a dog. But definetely don't stand by and just wait and see what happens. Be proactive in your own safety.
2006-10-26 04:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by crzychca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Confront your landlord. If he denies it, demand he changes the locks because there must be another key floating around. When he changes the locks, if it continues to happen you will know that its him. Then, call the police and/or move out....
Ooooh the camera idea was good! Sneaky
2006-10-26 04:44:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Report it to the landlord (IN WRITING). with a date on the letter.. and you keep a copy of that letter.. informing him/her of your suspicions and demand that the locks be changed. Ensure though that YOU have not GIVEN the key to anyone else because that is exactly what the landlord will proclaim.. that YOU gave(outright or inadvertantly) the key to someone.
2006-10-26 04:52:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-28 05:28:08 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prove it with a video showing him taking things or at least
walking into your apartement. Then you can sue him or
press charges against him. However, if it is your landlord,
you will probably need to move.
2006-10-26 04:45:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋