Lupin IV
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Its not really ethical but may be legal. Sounds like she sneaking in when she think your away. Set up a camera or something. |
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ricanprincess
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Nope.. It is illegal...and not to mention..invades your privacy!! You could have been doing anything!! |
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Travelin Man
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Not sure about whethere or not different states have different rules, but in California a Landlord cannot enter your rental without giving you at least 24 hours notice. |
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keekle
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Not unless it was part of the agreement!
Why not give her a call and ask whats up. Maybe your thinking too hard on this.
If you do anything illegal she could get in trouble and lose her house in certain states.
And get a webcam! Set it up inside your door or where ever when you're gone |
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larry B
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Terms of your lease agreement state when it is and is not legal for the landlord (lessor) to enter your premises. In the end, it varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and state to state the landlord has rights to enter eventually but not really unannounced. Even in an eviction situation a court order must be drawn up to unlock the door and enter uninvited. You should have a court registered police Marshall be with you when you enter in this way. |
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Jen
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They are not allowed to LEGALLY enter a residence w/o first giving 24 hours notice. Even though she is the owner, you are paying rent so therefore she has to (by law) give you 24 hours notice. That doesn't mean that they will not enter though because I was in my kitchen feeding my 8 month old at the time and I heard keys in my front door and by the time I came down the hall my landlord was standing in my living room...... he assumed I was at work and he just walked on in, never called or nothing! I couldn't do anything about it because as you may know laws get broken everyday, and people get by with it! I would suggest installing surveillance. |
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lcamel2000
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NO!!!! And that is against the law. You should change the locks, or add a padlock or something, and confront her about it. But, do it nicely. Just tell her that you THINK she is coming in your place and you want her to stop. It IS your place since you are paying money for it. RIG IT real good, so that you can catch her. Make a can of Paint fall on her head, like you see in the movies. I am sure that you can figure something out to make her sorry! Don't do anything against the law, but RIG the place, AND padlock it. Good luck to you!!! |
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tammiejo27
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I'd ask her if she needed something. Confront the lady. Don't let her get away with it! Add a lock to your door, and don't give her the key! Change the lock, and when you move out, put the original lock back on. I'd definately look for some other place to live, if that is what she's doing! |
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maigen_obx
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She was in your house illegally, check to see if anything is missing. I would call the police (not the emergency number) and ask them if you can file a complaint. |
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trevor_brown
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No, it isn't ethical, nor legal for that matter. In most leases, there is a clause about entering the dwelling, and giving 24 notice (sometimes it's 48 verbal & 24 written). This gives you notice and lets you decide if you want to be present, or at least have someone there at that time. The only time these conditions are waived is during an emergency that would threaten the property or do damage (water leak, etc)
If she took off when she saw you, then I don't think her motives were entirely legal. Landlords can inspect the property if they think that you're damaging it, but that still requires some sort of notice. I would call her and get this sorted out immediately. |
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Lovepurple
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They have to call you before they can enter your home. She must have been wanting to be nosy...you need to tell her that she must call before coming to check on things. |
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dukalink6000
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Check your lease, but he is to give you written notice that you receive at least 24 hours before they can come in. |
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fourcolor4u2
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Check the Tennant/Landlors laws in your state. I know that in California, the landlord must give you written notice 24 hours prior to entering your home or apartment.
You should have shouted and got your landlords attention and asked if there was something you could help them with. Sounds shady. |
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Ether
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time to call the police before you wake up with a horse's head in your bed or something... |
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Panacea
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It's illegal. As in, if she enters, she is committing the serious crime of breaking and entering and could go to jail.
There are certain mitigating circumstances. For example, an emergency like a water main breaking might allow her to enter, depending on the state and local laws. Most municipalities have a law that allows them to enter with a certain amount of notice (usually a day) for specific reasons. For example, let's say they do a yearly check on the smoke detectors to see if they are in working order. With a day's notice, they can enter to do that. It must be reasonable (and usually defined in the law), documented and limited in scope. For example, wanting to enter to "check on things" is not legal. |
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Amanda Ann
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they can NOT do that unless they give you a notice about comeing to your rental home |
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Kill Bill Osama!!!!
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no unless it is an emergency. they cannot do that!
Also look at your rental agreement, it should state whether or not they will or will not enter and under what circumstances!
maybe she was checking to see if u were home or she forgot something. do u ever notice anything missing or different than u left it when you return on certain days?!?!?
If she is entering you home try a nanny cam and catch her in the act, this way you can confront her and if she denies it you have proof!
But maybe ur paranoid, in that case just relax and have a cup-o-tea!
Good luck and catch that scum landlord if she is or Good Luck and take a chill pill :) |
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violet1656
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Depends on State Law. In michigan, they have to give you 24 hours notice before they enter your home. |
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krnsspott
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not ethical....prob not legal either....i would change the lock...save the old one and switch it back when you move.... |
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Colin W
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I'd call that a break and enter...if there was an enter that is. Where I come from, a landlord must give 24 hour notice before showing up at your place.
I guess if you have a good relationship with your landlord it would be different. It'd be like a friend dropping in. In that case, I guess you wouldn't be posting this question. |
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