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2007-03-31 15:21:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Article 240.24 of the National Electrical Code states that occupants shall have ready access to overcurrent devices..(breakers and fuses). However Exception #1 states that multi-occupancy buildings,(and hotel rooms) under continuous building supervision, can be locked out to tenants.
If you live without building maintenance, and he locks the doors, then he is in Violation
2007-04-01 00:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Basement Door
2016-12-13 03:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by fazekas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In no way shape form or fashion is your landlord permitted to block you from the breaker box.Your entire home and safety revolves around that breaker box .Ask him if there is a breaker that turns off your apartment other than the one in the basement
2007-04-08 04:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, don't know where you would go to find a link to your question. My husband and I have had rental propery for the last 20 years. If the house has a basement, then we give them the key when the move in. The basement is part of the house, and if they are renting the house, the tenants should have access to all the property, One of our apartment houses doesn't have washer or dryer hook ups, so we installed washers and dryers in the basement area. We just ask that they respect it and treat it as their own. There is no charge for the services, they all split the water bill.
2007-03-31 15:50:10 · answer #4 · answered by Linda W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's the deal.... take a plug tester that tests/trips a breaker. Stick it in a receptical and press the trip button. Call your landlord and tell him to come over and reset the breaker. keep doing this until he gets the point.
2007-04-04 12:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your landlord wants to control you a bit. The best book to get is The Landlords law book from nolo press in berkley califorinia.
They also have a Tenants law book also for all 50 states.
Look it up in amazon.com for a better price.
2007-04-05 14:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FOrdman is right - the Nat'l Electric Code requires you have access to your breakers at all times. Check with your local housing authority, or whatever organization regulates rental units. They should be able to help you.
2007-04-01 08:03:36 · answer #7 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he can, as long as he's willing to come and open it if the breakers trip in the middle of the night.
2007-03-31 15:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a slumlord he could be hiding a leaky tank that you have to pay for if you pay for your water,check with codes enforcement office about breakers
2007-04-07 01:25:54 · answer #9 · answered by muddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe he is violation of the electric code. You have to have access to turn the electricity off. There could be a situation where for your safety in an emergency, power would need to be turned off.
The hot water tank, is his concern, and you only have to call him if you have not hot water.
Call the electrical inspectors in your city and see what they say. Ask them if it is a violation of the NEC. (National Electric Code)
2007-03-31 15:48:51 · answer #10 · answered by Fordman 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋