Re: Eviction for brandishing a firearm?

Re: Eviction for brandishing a firearm? by Micah on June 15, 2012 @12:03

I agree. Was this crime committed on the property? Also, was is committed against the landlord?

This brings up an interesting question. Can you have house rules banning firearms from your properties or is it a Constitutional issue? If so, during the application process can you ask a prospective tenant if they plan on bringing weapons into the building?

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Re: Eviction for brandishing a firearm? by OK-LL on June 15, 2012 @15:52	[ Reply ]

Yes, it is common for owners of private property (think businesses, employers, etc.) to ban handguns and other weapons and it does not violate the right to bear arms, you can bear arms -- just not at this location. We now have an open carry law in OK, and most private property (businesses that invite the public in) still ban firearms.

arm and drugs by Agni (Pa) on June 15, 2012 @16:55	[ Reply ]

I have in my lease printed in red no weapons no drugs...but i am wondering if the tenant deals drugs it will protect me from loosing a house...

Re: arm and drugs by LL (CA) on June 15, 2012 @23:09	[ Reply ]

That's an interesting question, Agni. But if a LL knows that his tenant is dealing drugs and does nothing about it, could it be considered that he is profiting from illegal drug trafficking? That's one for a lawer. :)

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Re: arm and drugs by Jake on June 16, 2012 @11:11	[ Reply ]

"i am wondering if the tenant deals drugs it will protect me from loosing a house" You are only likely to lose a house if you know the activity is taking place and do nothing and especially if you are a part of it.

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Re: arm and drugs by OK-LL on June 17, 2012 @11:01	[ Reply ]

In most cases, no that lease clause will not protect your property from seizure. The seizure action is not being taken against you, the LL, it is being filed against the real estate. Therefore, the LL's intent is not pertinent to the seizure, so it doesn't matter that you intended the tenant's not to deal drugs. The property was a material "participant" in the drug activity and is subject to seizure without regard to the owner's intentions.