Re: Breaker storry - part 2 - Landlord Forum thread 339510

Re: Breaker storry - part 2 by anonymous (FL) on October 6, 2015 @12:19

Sorry, but I think you misstepped.

It does not sound like you gave notice to the tenant that you may need to enter the unit. You can enter without notice in case of an emergency (danger to the tenant or unit). Having a service guy on location and needing access does not constitute an emergency situation. I believe that most judges would say that you breached the lease.

If the tenant is feeding electricity to another unit and you are paying for it, then you can consider it a violation; but if he is paying for it, then maybe not.

It would be best for you to apologize to the tenant for entering the unit. Tell him that you misjudged the urgency of the power issue and this sort of thing is not the norm for you (and it better not be). Then you work WITH him to resolve the cord issue and NOT penalize him for his missteps.

Now, if you did give notice that you may need to enter the unit, then the T has no leg to stand on as far as his complaints and in a very professional manner in writing, you should tell him to clean up the electrical cords for the safety of the unit.

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Re: Breaker storry - part 2 by John (NY) on October 6, 2015 @16:34	[ Reply ]

DANGER TO THE UNIT : the Power Company asking to control the unit, IS an emergency, while changing the gas meter. Gas m no electric. Power Company HAS to verify the heating system, located in the living-room of the T's apartment. I was not alone, the Power Company's employee was not alone, we were three in the apartment. Tenant make a violation with electrical extension cords running everywhere in his apartment. It is another big safety issue.