She rang the doorbell, however my girlfriend didnt hear it. So the lady enters the apartment and sees our cat. We are not allowed to have animals but she came in without any notice at all. The door was locked and she used her key. She claims she sent a letter to do a fire inspection but we never got any notice. So can they do anything about us having a cat without permission? Since she came in without permission? Help would be greatly appreciated!!
2007-01-09 08:12:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
KatieR is misinformed. Though it may not be ILLEGAL to have an animal, It does violate the legally binding lease agreement and you may be subject to a management notice to vacate regardless how the landlord learned about it.
Entry is a seperate issue. Usually the lease states that they have the right to enter for inspections and maintenance, and they will/are to give notice when possible. (example of no notice may be, If there was a leak reported above or below and believed it affected your home or someonre reported smelling natural gas. They will enter with nothing more than a loud knock)They most likely have a copy of the letter they said sent you on file. Therefore there is no wrong doing.
Get rid of the cat or get ready to move. (Either way, you may still be held responsible for damages if the cat has soiled/damaged the carpet/floors).
Sorry, It is always best to just abide by the terms you agreed to.
2007-01-09 11:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by AlwaysOverPack 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A landlord has the right to inspect rented properties.
Reasonable efforts to give notice of an inspection to tenants is required. It appears as though the landlord made reasonable efforts, as in sending the letter.
The rental agreement or lease agreement usually contains a clause that states that the landlord has the right to inspect the premises for safety and maintenance reasons. A fire inspection would certainly fall within that category.
Since pets are not permitted, you can probably be evicted, lose your deposit, and also be charged extra cleaining fees.
2007-01-09 16:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jack C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you broke the rules, you get to enjoy the penalties.
Normally, owners/managers have the right to enter your apartment in event of emergency and to conduct necessary maintenance. They will usually offer notice for either before they enter, but they don't always have to.
A fire inspection is well within their rights. If you're willing to break the rules by having a cat, and you then try to tell a judge that you never received the notice, do you think you'll be believable?
(I don't, even if it's the truth.)
2007-01-09 16:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the person was authorised on behalf of the owners/managers, then she can enter any time she likes, but should give notice. It'll be hard to prove or disprove that they sent notice, but I'd say they were within their legal rights to enter. And if pets are not allowed, then they can ask you to get rid of your cat - doesn't matter how they found out.
2007-01-09 16:23:17 · answer #4 · answered by Deborah C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, that isnt true... it is not illegal to have animals, no matter what your lease says, it is also illegal for your landlord to come in without notice.... they have to give at least 24 hours..... But once your landlord finds out you have a cat, you are pissing them off, so it may be making your living situation a little more difficult if you keep the cat... since your landlord can do other things to make your experience there hell. Check into your local landlord and tennant laws, im not sure where you are from, but there should be a number you can call, that helps with landlord and tennant disputs, just search it online.
2007-01-09 16:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by Katie R 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your lease will have verbage in it about entry by authorized personel who work for your leasing company. But, what ever it says, you will have to get rid of your cat if the lease states you cannot have pets.
2007-01-09 16:18:17 · answer #6 · answered by Drew P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a landlord and it sounds like they gave you adequate notice. I think you have lost sight that you have violated the lease. Take responsibility for your own actions and stop trying to blame the landlord.
2007-01-09 16:19:42 · answer #7 · answered by Scott S 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you have a cat and your lease says you can't, it doesn't matter how they found out about it. You can't have a cat and they can take action for you breaking your lease.
2007-01-09 16:16:45 · answer #8 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Say the pussy stays, if not find a place where they let u have it, wats its name?
2007-01-09 16:19:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not good. Contact Legal Aid.
2007-01-09 16:17:54 · answer #10 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋