my super-intendant lives across the hall from me and one day she comes over and knocks at my door and claimed that it smelled like pot, She also mentioned that she did not mind she just ask that we close out windows and get something for the smell.. Is it legal for her to come and knock on my door and tell me this?
2007-10-21 08:37:51 · 10 answers · asked by C P 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I would have called the police. She is now as liable as you are if you harm any of the other tenants. I would not willingly allow a drug addict to rent from me and endanger the neighborhood.
2007-10-21 09:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by Landlord 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are SO lucky that she just asked you to open the windows!! She can knock on your door and say whatever she wants!
In some lease agreements the landlord has the right to ENTER without notice if a default is suspected, and illegal drugs can certianly qualify as a default if the lease is drafted properly.
You should do whatever she asks regarding this situation, and then some. The next time the smell bothers her she is well within her right to send you a violation notice with a fine, and or start the eviction process. She can also call the police.
Be very thankful she handled it the way she did!!
2007-10-21 09:38:06 · answer #2 · answered by K&A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it sad that everyone jumped to the conclusion that you are guilty?
It didn't necessarily have to be pot. But to answer your question, there isn't really a civil code for that. I've done property management for a long time. There have been instances where I've told people as a courtesy that some behaviors would not be accepted instead of calling the police or giving them notice to move. In most cases, the bahavior stopped.
2007-10-21 11:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by Joy4IEHomes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does a tenant have the right to alter locks? no longer without your landlord permission, if he supplies permission then you definately might desire to furnish them a sparkling key. (we found out that the owner has been sneaking in and questioning the condominium without informing us in strengthen. subsequently we would desire to alter the lock) in case you have proff call teh law enforcement officers, whey they're doing is illigal additionally, if the tenant refused to furnish the hot key, and without warning there is an emergency including a hearth, who would be held to blame? you would be
2016-10-04 07:25:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. She knocked, you answered.
You should actually be happy that she gave you a heads up and doesn't seem to mind. My supers would have called the police without warning you and you'd be looking at possible charges and an eviction.
Most state's have laws regarding prohibiting illegal drugs/activity in rentals and have laws allowing expedited evictions due to illegal drugs/activity.
2007-10-21 08:44:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
two words 'quiet enjoyment' this is a Landlord and tenant law term
under landlord and tenant law she Must give you notice of coming over. a landlord must not keep on coming over all the time because it disrupts your enjoyment of the property.
however, you must prove that she is constantly coming over disrupting your rights to privacy. the fact that you are or are not smoking pot is not the issue.
2007-10-22 04:38:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's illegal to knock on someones door. Be grateful she's not having you evicted.
2007-10-22 01:36:02 · answer #7 · answered by LILL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes she knock and she just ask you to be polite about whats so bad about that.If she can smell it other can so it just might of been someone else
2007-10-21 09:01:55 · answer #8 · answered by mary ann 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly legal for her to call you an ugly moron if she chooses to.
If I were her, I'd have called the cops so she probably thinks she was doing you a favor.
2007-10-21 08:52:33 · answer #9 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Uhh duh! Its her house and you are doing DRUGS!
No.. its not right of her at all. Smoke all the pot you want in her house.. so if the cops are called, its HER a** on the line as well. While you are at it, why don't you turn the house into a meth lab??
Geez, silly questions.
2007-10-21 08:41:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋