I want to know if they could just come into your apartment based solely on an allegation . What happened is I stay around a bunch of old people and at first they would call the cops saying that I was to loud one time they called the police when I wasn't even home saying that i was having a wild party well I filed harrassment charges and they stopped but now my apartment pepole put a note on my door saying that it was reported that my apartment was in their words "VERY UNSANITARY" and now they want to do an inspection on my home like I live in some project I pay $800 a month I am mad because I have a young son and with those types of allegations I could have cps on me. I have lived in this apartment for 3 years never have I been accused of having a dirty home even now my home is clean but i feel like the apt people believe whatever they hear they won't even return my phone calls so I wanted to know if anyone knew what my rights are or should I retain counsel and sue for slandor.
2007-06-25 05:31:40 · 13 answers · asked by luv11ride 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's been a long time since I rented, but as I remember, most leases have a clause that the landlord can come in without notice if there is a maintenance issue and can come in with 24 hours notice for any other reason.
As the property owners, they have a right to protect their property. If I were you I'd get that place as shiny and clean as you can before they come so there is not a doubt in their mind that these allegations are merely harrassment.
2007-06-25 05:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by browneyedgirl623 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once the property is sold the new owners probably don't have to honor your lease. Once the home is pending sale or under contract, I'd call your landlord and see if the buyers are purchasing as a personal residence or for investment. If it's an investment you may be able to find out if they'll continue your lease through the entire term. If you live in an apartment complex or a multi-unit home, the buyers are probably purchasing as an investment and could potentially honor your lease. Unfortunately your future of living there is going to be uncertain for a while.
2016-05-19 23:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it but thats what you get for living in an apartment. I worked in property management for 17 years. It is very seldom that a tenant wins a case. You rent, you do not own. It is not your "home", it is the place that you rent under a contract. Wake up, grow up, quit being a pain for your neighboors. If you don't like it ask to be let out of your lease and move. Jeez, how hard is that?
2007-06-25 05:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They have to give you ample notice to enter your home. Usually 24 hours. They cannot Just barge into your house with out you knowing about it, Its called invasion of privacy. Police officers cannot even do it without probible cause or a search warrant. If they do leave a note and you would like to be there when they enter you can propose a time that works for both of you. If the Land lord does not notify you I would take them to court.
2007-06-25 05:41:34 · answer #4 · answered by JB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a tenant, you can refuse entry into your apartment. If I were you, I would write a strongly worded letter back to the landlord saying:
"First please let me know how you have determined that my aparatment is unsanitary. I completely disagree with this notion. But if you feel otherwise, please call the social services and the city health officials to come for an inspection as I do not think you are qualified to do this. Otherwise if you persist on taking this matter into your own hands, then you leave me with no choice but to contact my attorney and take you to court for slander".
Good luck.
2007-06-25 05:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by Tourang B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the fine print in the lease you signed. This should tell you whethere or not they have a right to enter your apartment. Most likely, since they are the owners of the property, they can enter whenever they deem necessary. I know that in places that I've lived, they have to call or notify a person when and if they are going to enter.
2007-06-25 05:44:08 · answer #6 · answered by Santana57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a similar situation. I moved in an apartment building with mostly nosy seniors. It got so bad that a PI was hired by the apartment complex.
Long story short, all allegations were unfounded. The manager told me just to befriend the seniors and it should all stop.
Needless to say, I moved out.
2007-06-25 05:42:50 · answer #7 · answered by My Jay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would read up on my lease, and yes you do have rights. It seems to me they are giving you a hard time probably trying to make your stay there unpleasant maybe so you could end up moving out,if it gets any worse seek advice from an attorney maybe a free consultation. If they still keep on harassing I would hire an attorney, but make sure you write everything down that is happening keep your own records of times, dates to be safe. Good luck.
2007-06-25 05:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your rights as a tenant are laid out in your lease.
My experience has been that my landlord would give me adequate notice if he needed in my apartment for some reason.
If I were you, I would just let my landlord in and settle any issues he might have about the condition of HIS property.
It is someone elses property you are paying to use, just because you pay rent you are not entitled to the same rights as the owner.
2007-06-25 05:39:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The owners can inspect their property at any time. That said you still have a problem with who reported it. I would say it is the neighbors but which one? You can try to sue for slander but I doubt you would win.
2007-06-25 05:44:51 · answer #10 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋