They are converting our apts to condos for sale, and these guys are staying here in exchange for their work. They haven't signed leases or anything and no background checks were run(if they didn't sign a lease...).Also, there's at least 7-10 people in 1 and 2 bedroom units.Is this legal? Can I report this or stop it??
2007-05-13 10:57:16 · 6 answers · asked by marleygirl 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
oh i guess i didn't explain this well enough. the construction worker told me they didn't have a lease and didn't sign anything. therefore there couldn't have been a background check done. i would love to move out, but am stuck here 1 more month. actually, there IS illegal activity going on. there were prostitutes hanging out down there last night.(called the cops and they all fled) apparently, no one knows how freaking bad it is here, my life is already a living hell here. if you're just planning a smart mouth answer, then don't bother, and GET A FREAKING LIFE!
2007-05-13 16:14:50 · update #1
If he owns the building, he can let anyone he/she wants stay there. However, depending on he size of the units, he may be violating occupancy limitations. Check with your local city department.
2007-05-13 11:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by Dean C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is the owner so he can decide who lives there unless there is illegal activity going on which apparently there is not.
However, You can call the building department in the city (or County) where you live and ask to speak to a code enforcement officer. Ask them if it is legal for 7-10 people to live in one unit. If not, you can report it but if the owner finds out it was you that called code enforcement, then he (and the construction workers) will make your life a living **** . So I would not do it.
2007-05-13 11:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by Linda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is legal, He is the one that owns the building. And its his business what he does. No you can't report it or stop it. They are not doing anything wrong. The workers are there to work and get a good nights sleep. Nothing wrong with that. If you don't like it, move out.
2007-05-13 11:18:14 · answer #3 · answered by homeatlast2110 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's absolutely NONE of your business. It's totally up to the landlord what he does with his property.
How do you know that there are no background checks, leases, etc.? Are you the property manager??
(And given the cost of construction labor, it's not likely that he's just exchanging temporary space for the labor either.)
2007-05-13 11:04:49 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As long as the occupants are not involved in any criminal activity or "disturbing your peace", there's not much that you do about it. If they are a health/safety hazard, complain to the landlord and then call the authorities, but if not, its really none of your business.
2007-05-13 11:11:42 · answer #5 · answered by therainbowseeker 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being that he owns the building, why do you think you can dictate what he can and can't do with his building?
2007-05-13 11:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by Quixotic 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋