I rent an apartment in NJ and will be moving out on April 30, 2007. I have given my landlord the proper notification and understand that he would like to have the place occupied by May 1. He wants to start showing the place ASAP, however I am very uneasy about strangers around my belongings and my cat. What are my options? Thanks in advance...
2007-03-26 12:32:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I was born and raised in NJ, so I have a bit of experience in this department. I used to have a landlord who used to let herself into my apartment when i wasn't there to make sure I wasn't smoking cigarettes inside the house. She used to find open packs of cigarettes and put them outside in my mailbox with notes saying "Any damage will come out of your deposit" attached to the pack.
Ballsy, eh? Yeah, I got out of there pretty quick. But to answer your question: Yes, your landlord can show your apartment while you're living there, in fact, he kind of has to if he wants to get someone in there on May 1st so there's no lapse in their income.
However, they can't just walk in there whenever they want to. Your landlord must give you 24 hours notice at the very least. If you feel more comfortable, try to work a time out with him where you will be present as well when the place is being shown.
If he doesn't want to obey your legal rights, I haven't checked out the entirety of this website, but you may be able to find some legal information here: http://www.lsnjlaw.org/english/placeilive/irentmyhome/tenantsrights/index.cfm
2007-03-26 12:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with proper notice they can, now if the frequency gets crazy then you can object, also usually weekends is a no no, just normal business hours m-f 9 to 5
the cat thing i know how you feel but not sure what to do, if you refuse the landlord can move for eviction but in NJ the landlord would have to serve notice to cure, outlining the specific clause you are in violation of, then give you 30 days to cure then move for eviction so you could play hard ball
2007-03-26 13:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by goz1111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he gives you proper notice (check your lease) and says that he will be coming by, he has every right to show the place. My advice is to keep kitty in a safe place (cat carrier?) while he's there if you are afraid she'll get out.
2007-03-26 12:37:47 · answer #3 · answered by littlekitty1985 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have the right to show while you are still there. Remember it is their property still, but they do have to be sensitive to your rights and privacy, and have to give you "reasonable notice" which legally means 24 hours notice. Talk to yhem and tell them your concerns, and work something out where they can give you advanced notice, so that you can be there during the showing appointments.
2007-03-30 06:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by novastarbanker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your lease, but typically a landlord can only enter your home with your permission. Possibly you could arrange specific time for visits and be home at that time. Good luck!
2007-03-26 12:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by kimawah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he should have decency to at least show them the place when you are not there! he sounds like a typical scumbag landlord! thye are evil people!!
2007-03-26 12:37:29 · answer #6 · answered by daniel d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. However, he must give you advanvced notice. (In Mass. it's 24 hrs.)
2007-03-26 12:37:26 · answer #7 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no just inspect for deposit reasons after you've cleaned it
2007-03-26 12:40:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes he can
2007-03-26 12:37:28 · answer #9 · answered by Jo Blo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋