I have nothing against charity, but she is doing this against my landlord's wishes. He has repeatedly told her to get them out, and she tell him they will be gone the next day, and yet they are still there three weeks later. One of them walked into another neighbor's apartment without knocking and tried to give her a bottle of whiskey.
They tried to steal my broom from me when I was out sweeping the walk, and wouldn't go away. My mother finally chased them when she arrived.
In homeless shelters, they don't allow you in when you are drunk or stoned, and they don't let you bring drugs or alcohol into the building. These are rules that my neighbor doesn't enforce. So basically they could fall asleep with a cigarette, and burn our building down...What are my options?
2006-12-11 01:37:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First I would report to your landlord that they are still there. Call him and have him come over and see for himself. If this doesn't work, I would call the local health department. I believe in most states you need to be licensed to run a halfway house or homeless shelter.
2006-12-11 01:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by drammy22 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Document all of this as best as you can, and inform your landlord. Also inform your landlord that if he does not enforce the rules you will be putting all of your rent checks in an escrow account until she does. Homeless shelters exist for a reason - its nice that your neighbor cares about the homeless, but she should also care about your wishes. Otherwise, your best bet might be to inform the police of what is going on there, or MOVE, although it is your upstairs neighbor that should have to do this. Good luck.
2006-12-11 01:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by Paul H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You could always mind your own business.
Alcohol is not illegal and your Landlord would be overstepping his authority by trying to reglement it's presence on his premises.
As for drugs, it's generally more difficult to prove drug use as it is illegal, and as a result it's use tends to be more discreet.
As for the falling asleep with a lit cigarette, any smoker could potentially present that risk. It is not because one is homeless that the risk is increased. Have you actually seen someone falling asleep with a cigarette in your neighbour's apartment?
I doubt it very much, and am quite sure that your griping has more to do with snobbery than with real concerns about danger.
As i'm quite sure that you are keeping the Landlord abreast of all the goings on, (s)he is the only person that has the authority to do anything about it. Your option is to move if you don't like the situation.
2006-12-11 01:55:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Have your landlord remove the tennant from the property. Depending on you state their are rules to how many non family members can be in a room. because of safety reasons. (My building has rules set up like that in place already for families) The tennant is violating their contract so He can kick them out with out their retaliation. The other thing you can do is when one of them is drink or stone out in public call the police. They will come and arrest them for public intoxication. Just be a B*tchy neighbor and either youll move or they will in time.
2006-12-11 01:44:53 · answer #4 · answered by tjnw79 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would get the rest of the renters together and visit the landlord as a group. Tell him that if he doesn't put a stop to it or evict her then you will all either hire a lawyer or move out. This could be dangeous, you really need to take action and Im sure the other tenants feel the same way.
2006-12-11 01:40:34 · answer #5 · answered by Sara 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
WOW! You have a problem... Have you reported this to the landlord.. I would do that every day if I had to. He/She is the only one who can change that. I think they need to evict this person. Nothing against homeless people but there is a system built just for them and they need to use it and not your apt building. Try to gather the other tenents together and file a complaint. That will get the landloards attention....
2006-12-11 01:42:31 · answer #6 · answered by lepluver 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would tell the landlord that if this isn't resolved immediately that he or she can expect a 30 day notice that you are moving and the reason being is personal safety--burglary or the building burning down,etc.
2006-12-11 02:47:33 · answer #7 · answered by Dean * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A go to the land lord B.file a complaint via police C.let them stay around till your building burns down
2006-12-11 02:25:11 · answer #8 · answered by Jaden B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep from being a target of your neighbors possible annoyance, if I were in your position, I would ask the landlord to handle the situation. It impacts you as it affects your daily life and safety, but it also impacts your landlord in an economic manner.
2006-12-11 01:43:10 · answer #9 · answered by Rich B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call the police and charge them with loitering OR move! Everyone is entitled to enjoyment, peace and quiet when paying good money for an apartment or elsewhere. The culprit is your landlord. Report him to the City Inspector.
HANK
2006-12-11 01:44:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋