I am moving out of my apt. in 3 months. I know the property manager generally shows the apt. within the last month or so to try to rent it. Can I legally post a sign in my apt., perhaps even framed, hanging on my wall stating my opinion of the apt. and encouraging people not to rent. I would include things such as "if you enjoy luxuries such as a good night's sleep, hot water in the shower, etc." I don't plan to use derogatory language or anything, just the facts.
2007-01-14 00:05:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Hmm... This one is difficult.
You have the choice to post your opinion on the wall. However, the state of the apartment is no longer your business, and I don't think it would be ethical to just frame your old apt so blatantly.
I'd recommend you to write about it, and send your letter it to the media, maybe local newspaper which has advertising section on house and apartment rent.
Hopefully, people who want to rent in the area will read that newspaper (of course, they need info about apt rent!), and read your letter. It's legal to voice your opinion in the media.
2007-01-14 00:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by Shaka Mahottama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're going to post something on the wall, you would be better to make it purely factual.
I have chosen to leave this apartment because the hot water doesn't work on average one day per week, the tenants above are very noisy at night, the windows leak sometimes when it rains, and the elevator was broken for twelve days last month.
That kind of thing. I don't know all the problems so I'm improvising what might be wrong in your apartment. Whatever the truth is, leave all sarcasm out of it. If is sounds remotely sarcastic, you could get sued for slander. Only put down what you can get collaboration on from your neighbours. Do their windows also leak when it rains? Does their hot water also cut out? Do they hear the people above at night? If yor neighbours can't collaborate what you put down, then you shouldn't put it down.
2007-01-14 00:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by Matt S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you make it difficult for the landlord to rent the apt, you could be liable for extra months of rent- even after your lease has expired!
2007-01-14 00:17:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In many states, the answer is NO. You will be liable for civil damages in all states.
2007-01-14 02:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure you can, but you better be ready to move in a hurry. and be able to prove your words
2007-01-14 00:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋