ok my ex just moved out of the apartment after just signing a lease seperate from me, he moved out without notice last night and took his set of keys. i dont trust him and im scared at what he'll do to my belongings and my pet. how long do i have to wait to get the landlord to change the locks?
2006-11-28 15:00:32 · 4 answers · asked by Tre S 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
well duh ask the landlord is right BUT! i want to know what the legal time is.
2006-11-28 15:21:38 · update #1
yes i know i would be responsible but he signed his own lease with the landlord and wanted to stay in the apartment until i move out. which i am moving out in feb 07. he is still responsible for his end of the lease bc he is on his own lease. i already know the LL is responisble for changing locks on the door but how long do they have to do it when there is a move out and they didnt leave the keys! thats the question but never mind the answer there are state laws that govern the landlords and as a landlord you should know just how long you do have before you do have to change any locks! i have been a LL for a bunch of years but in a different state and the state i was in gave a total of 24 hours after a move out! do you or anyone else know how long california has???????????
2006-11-29 23:56:05 · update #2
RING YOUR LANDLORD AND ASK!
2006-11-28 15:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by xsplodeit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of your personal problems, the landlord is not responsible to change your locks, you are. But once changed you must give the LL a copy of the key. If you want the landlord to change the locks for you, he can and will charge you for the lock and his time. Your best bet is to call a locksmith and just have the lock rekeyed and then give the LL his copy.
Dont forget to let the LL know that your ex moved out. If his name is on the lease he is still responsible for damages, rent, etc. See if you can get a new lease just in your name.
You didnt explain that he moved into the same complex with the same landlord. Although that doesnt make a difference. You are still there in the apartment and are one of the original tenants. Because your marital status changed, that doesnt make the LL responsible to change the locks. You said that you are moving out in 2 months. Thats when He will change the locks, unless you do it in the meantime. The landlord is still not responsible for your personal problems. That is unless there is some rule in your state saying that every landlord is responsible for their tenants personal problems or personal circumstances.
Now I am sorry if I sound harsh and I really dont know the laws of your state. But if common sense prevails, you will see that this is not the LL's problem.
2006-11-29 07:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by kimmamarie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are worried why wait. Go to home depot, if you have one, buy a lock set that will fit your door and replace them. Give a key to landlord for his needs. You have the right to be and feel safe.
2006-11-28 15:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by friendly advice from maine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it isn't any longer from a criminal stand factor. Your dad would desire to have decrease back the keys whilst he moved out. Your mom would desire to be soliciting for the keys - giving him an afternoon to return them - if he would not, by using all skill she would desire to alter the locks.
2016-10-13 07:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋