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Re: Notice of Entry violations- what IS the law? - Landlord Forum thread 211589

Re: Notice of Entry violations- what IS the law? by Micah (ME) on November 3, 2010 @11:02

                              
Since I don't know the whole story from both sides everything is supposition. I inspect my apartments several times a year. I don't like to give a lot of advanced notice because then things get hidden. I need to know that my property is being taken care of properly. I inspect more often with newer tenants so that I can get a sense of them. Remember, you are in posession of a very expensive item that is not yours. The LL needs to be the boss otherwise he runs the risk of losing control over a very expensive asset. Put yourself in their shoes, you are just borrowing the place...

This is a new LL for you and you are a new tenant for him or her. Sounds like you are being tested as much as they are. Not all landlords can sit around all day waiting for the specific minute that you want them to come over. A lot of us are busy and have jobs and lives too. Not to mention scheduling around contractors and handymen. Most trades do not allow for such things. It's "I'll get to it when I can" business mindset. If you have concerns then you need to put them in writing, read it over several times, show it to an intelligent and reasonable friend, sit on it for a few days, reread it, then send it if you still want to.

These kinds of things can escalate quickly and your lease is up very soon. If you want to move then give your notice to vacate right now in writing.

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Re: Notice of Entry violations- what IS the law? by Grace (CA) on November 3, 2010 @19:59 [ Reply ]
I agree with Micah.
Re: Notice of Entry violations- what IS the law? by Harold on November 4, 2010 @16:39 [ Reply ]
The tenant is not asking for the "exact minute" the handyman is coming but she would like more notice than the knock at the door or more notice than finding a strange man standing in her living room. And, she especially does not like her young girls opening up the door to strange, unexpected men. Do you advise your girls to do that?
    Re: Notice of Entry violations- what IS the law? by Feeling Violated on November 6, 2010 @13:01 [ Reply ]
    in addition to that clarification this is NOT a new landlord to me.. I've been here in good standing for 6 1/2 years. They've had to replace the dishwasher which took them a YEAR.. they've had to replace the stove which exploded in flames when a short developed in the back of the unit... Nothing else in 6+ years has needed their attention.. and in fact - the lady I deal with has not set foot on the property in about 5 of those years, always having the handymen do what needed tending.

    I've since inspected previous lease agreements (they have not yet provided a current 2010 copy) and the 2008 copy does state a 24 hr notice policy.. yet they were very adament on bellowing their rights to enter as they "wish" because They own it and not me. I'll be taking the new lease in December to an attorny for legality clarification and requesting to ammend details so that the intent is clearly outlined for the future.


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