Does anybody have any info on the laws that would protect me from having to allow my apartment management from being able to march strangers through my apartment anytime they want?
I have seen some ads on Craigslist where the renter specifically says pictures unavailable or viewing is unavailable b/c the unit is currently occupied. I mean, maybe there is something specific in you all's lease (fine print) but I'm still thinking no.
Btw, don't blame you for being pissed I would be too. I don't want people coming into my place and seeing my stuff and getting any bright ideas. There has got to be some legal law center thingy for B-more city that you could contact to ask.
It's not like I having anything to hide (except for clutter and occasional nudity), I just really want my privacy. They are coming in, or notifying me of intent to enter every couple days lately. I have to rearrange my sleep schedule to accommodate them, and make sure that they don't catch me coming out of the shower or getting dressed. Why should I have to rearrange my life to accommodate them? They should be asking me when it's convenient for me. I had to pay them so that I could have a place to be free, keep my own hours and have some privacy. How do they know that they won't accidentally let my cats out as well? I feel invaded. I suppose I'm being melodramatic about it, but I feel like a museum exhibit.
i would check out your lease. read all the clauses...because the fine print may waive your right to that. i know my lease has a clause that allows people into my apartment whenever they want, emergency or no.
is yours a sublet or a complex with a corporate landlord?
I think it says 24 hrs except in cases of emergency, but just because they call it an emergency, does that really make it one? I think I'm SOL, but I'll have to look into it more.
It's a private owner, but it's run by a management company.
if you're subletting from a private owner, that probably makes the corporate lease null and void as far as that goes. the corporate people can come in with a notice of 24 hours for things like pest control, painting, etc. but, the owner of the property can enter to show it, make repairs, etc. the property is tenant-occupied, but belongs to them. it is, however, common courtesy to give the tenant some notice. i can check with one of my attorneys if you like...
I went through a rental company for the apartment, and they handle the leasing and maintenance (theoretically), but the building is owned by a separate party. The realtor who's handling the sale of the building, shares office space with the rental company, and I have been contacted by both parties in reference to showing the building. They usually leave a note on the main door to the building stating their intent to show the place, but last time I received a call from one of the rental agents 4 hrs prior to their intent to show my apartment
( ... )
Comments 13
Reply
I also wonder what qualifies as "reasonable right of privacy".
Reply
I have seen some ads on Craigslist where the renter specifically says pictures unavailable or viewing is unavailable b/c the unit is currently occupied. I mean, maybe there is something specific in you all's lease (fine print) but I'm still thinking no.
Btw, don't blame you for being pissed I would be too. I don't want people coming into my place and seeing my stuff and getting any bright ideas. There has got to be some legal law center thingy for B-more city that you could contact to ask.
Reply
Reply
is yours a sublet or a complex with a corporate landlord?
Reply
It's a private owner, but it's run by a management company.
Reply
Reply
Reply
Once a month or so is OK, every week? No good.
Reply
Reply
Leave a comment