iceman
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Unless you lease has specific rules about it.. then it reverts to the invidual state law. Most states give landlords the right to enter only in the case of "emergency'. However, the problem is that emergency is a loose term. All he would probably have to do is say he smelled gas or smoke and could legally enter. Your best option is to simply tell him you only want him not to enter without your permission. Most landlords are smart enough not to do it again if you tell them that. |
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belle
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I don't think they should go in without your knowing. Yes you have a right to be upset, after all you pay your rent you should have a right to your privacy. |
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babydoll
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If you have spoken with him about this and told him not to do it, then write a note, letter or e-mail to him requesting the same. Keep proof your correspondence. If he does it again after this you can take legal action. |
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Flamingo
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Check your lease. In most cases they are allowed to enter the premises with 24 hours written notice. |
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ilovespacebars
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I'd check your lease, but typically he is allowed to enter your apartment as long as he gives you notice (tells you he is going to be there). And some leases allow for the landlord to enter the apartment without your permission as long as he does not disturb your personal items within the apartment.
Check your lease! |
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ThinkaboutThis
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If they do they usually do it quietly, not aloud! |
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ice_princess51047
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It depends on what state you live in and what your renter's rights say. I do know in the states of OH and PA, a landlord doesn't have the right to just walk in when they feel like it, if they say they will be there to fix something, they must do it when your there or else come back. |
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enam_on_evah_i
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He is suppose to get your permission to enter if you are not going to be home. The only time that he can do this without your permission is if there a genuine emergency to get into your apartment. Gas leak, fire, water pipe bursted, |
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babysteppin2003
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If you signed a lease, that information would be in there. Secondly, this is really a question that can only be answered by your state tenenat/landlord laws. Go on the internet and look for your states landlord, tenant laws- that will give you a answer, if you can't find your answer, then call the consumer hotline from your state and they will be able to direct you to someone who can help you!!
Good Luck!! |
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lover of Jehovah and Jesus
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no a landlord is not allowed to go into your home without someone there. I told my landlord that they could go into my home if I was not there and they told me that if I am not home, they will not go inside unless I go away and tell them I was going on vacation |
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wizjp
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What does your lease say? Most of the standard ones permit reasonable and needed entry. |
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natethenorsk
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He's only allowed to come and go with a moment's notice with your permission or if there is an emergency. Otherwise, he should give you 24 hours' notice before entering. It is his property and he has a right to maintain it, but you are paying for the use of it. For that consideration, you are entitled to privacy. You should be upset. |
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Baba Yaga
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He is not allowed to enter your apartment without your knowledge except in emergency situations (your bathtub is overflowing, etc.) In this case, he DID enter with you knowledge because you had asked him to make a repair. Politely let him know you'd prefer to know which day he'll be coming, and thank him for the repair. This is a hazy situation because it's his house, and you don't have much of a leg to stand on. But you can always ask him to let you know when he'll be coming, and let him know you're uncomfortable when his schedule changes. Good luck!
Did you know a fire does not constitute an emergency situation? If your place, God forbid, is on fire, the firefighters will break the door down and the landlord won't be anywhere near. |
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stricklyai_03
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NO! but I'm sure he didn't mean any harm. He probably thought he was doing a good thing by helping you out before hand so when you got home it would be done. Just have a word with him. He should have a key to the apartment for emergency or even if you request him to work when you are not home, but in this case you didn't ask him to do that. What if something is missing or you were naked or had company? It would have been uncomfortable and inappropriate |
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rachels2856
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Absolutley not. Without your notice, its illegal.
You must go to your landlord and let him know that it is NOT ok to enter your premisis when you are not home, or when you dont know about it.
Talk to any lawyer or realestate broker about this!!!!! Immidetiately. |
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Moe
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Don't you people read the question . NO LEASE!!
No the landlord can only enter if there is an immediate emergency, otherwise he has to notify you if they will be entering to make any repairs necessary. They have to have your permission and tell you when they are coming. They cannot just enter whenever they want. |
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shiprepairwoman
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In case of fire or flood they can enter without notice. For other things like installing smoke detector they send notice and should give a time range. They don't have to wait for you to be home but if you know sometime in the next few days they will be in it is enough notice. They aren't allowed to just come in to look around. |
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californian
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No. I am going through a similar situation. This is the reason we pay rent...for privacy! You can inform him that you would prefer that he only enters your unit while you are present...check with your own state laws for clarification. Seek legal advice, make a police report, don't let him do anything to you that you are not comfortable with.
I think that this is totally disrespectful. Where do these MEN get off on invading a woman's privacy? I think there is a bit of perversion there. For Goodness sake you could have had a few sex toys out or didn't quite finish the laundry you started and had your panties out in the open.
Why does he do this? To ramble through your things when your not there? Keep a log. Every time he enters right it down and be sure to tell him that he is not to enter unless your present. If he continues start looking for a new place because your safety is most important but don't let him slide. If he has done it to you he will do it again to someone else.
Good luck honey stand firm! |
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beefcakemighty
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well no not really his only allowed in when you let him or if you say its ok why your not there...but if he as a good reason to enter like if something illegal is going on inside |
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just me #1
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if you have requested that something be repaired he can go in at his convenience - normal business hours of course. the only way he can go in with out a request from you is if it is an emergency or if he has given you at least 24 hours notice that he is coming in. most landlords cant accomodate a residents request to be at a specific place at a specific time. |
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NeighborLady
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No, landlords can't go into your apartment without you knowing. But that isn't what happened here. He didn't really come and go as he pleased. He came and went at your request. Of course you have the right to your feelings. It is a little creepy when someone has been in your house when you aren't there. Be upset that he missed his appointment, and failed to communicate to you his reschedule. Thank him for his timely repairs, then make him aware of your feelings in a respectful manner, and get an assurance that he will be more considerate of them in the future. |
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cireengineering
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No, that would be considered an invasion of privacy. |
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xopink94
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He is allowed to since he owns the land basically, but you have every right to be upset. this could go either way. You shouldn't be happy about it, though. (duh.) If this is the first time this has happened, just ignore it. If it happens again or has happened before, tell him that you'd appreciate it if he didn't come and go as he pleased, and tell you when he will be able to fix it. |
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passdatnow
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no you have to be there but if he does it once he will keep doing it. |
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