Does an apartment landlord in Florida have right to search personal belongings?

Question

I'm new to florida and I'm renting a low income apartment. We have inspections tommorrow. I'm expecting them to look in the kitchen , bath, and bedrooms and look at the general cleanliness of the place but do they have the right to search my dressers,draws, boxes and other personal belongings? I dont think so, do you? Its ok if they look in the closets, to me that part of the apartment structure but all furniture and dressers are personal which would require some sort of legal warrant. I'm just concerned about my right to privacy. Any thoughts from renters or landlords welcomed.

Answer 1

no landlord has the right to your personal belongings unless you get evicted and forfit your things. some low income places will screw you over if you dont know your laws for your state. i got screwed out of a low income apt. in mississippi. most neighbors in low income are snitches too.

Answer 2

Man you really blew that one. Hiding your guests? That was childish. You pretended not to be there for a half hour as the police and landlord knocked? They had every reason to be suspicious. She could indeed walk through all your rooms and look in your closets. There might have been underage girls there or drunk kids. Why else not open your door? The drawers, no, but that's a very minor point. BUT... Since you moved at her insistence then I don't think she has any call for the balance of the lease money, ESPECIALLY since someone else moved in. She's not allowed to double-collect. You might need an attorney to write her a letter, but if she does sue you don't skip the court date. A dismissed case does not erase the arrest. Next time think before you have big loud parties.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

The structure of the apartment and any furniture that is provided by the landlord is subject to search as to their condition.
Your landlord can not open your hat box for an inspection, legally. Your jewelery box can not be inspected. The coat storage locker that came with the apartment is legal to open and inspect. Items in it may be taken out but they can not be inspected, legally.

Answer 5

I don't think they should even be looking into your closets or cabinets. They are checking to make sure the apartment is in good condition and a safe place to live.

Answer 6

they are not allowed to look through your personal things, in fact you must be present for the inspector to enter your premise,unless of course they have a search warrant, or have obtained your permission with a 24 hour advanced notice

Answer 7

Look up Florida renters rights .See for yourself.

Answer 8

I would imagine they are not allowed to do so. Your best bet is to call your local law enforcement agency!

Answer 9

Florida Landlord-Tenant Code & Related Laws
Florida Landlord-Tenant Statutes - Title VI, Chapter 83
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If If your rental was sponsored by a state agency then I suggest you go to their site or call and find out what you're rights are. Don't be there alone, have a witness, preferably an employee of said agency.