Re: Landlord want remove tenent or change locks

Re: Landlord want remove tenent or change locks by Nicole (PA) on May 10, 2018 @08:43

This is in response to all who tell the tenant to change the lock. I have a master key system. There is no way in the world my tenants are permitted to change locks. It is a lease violation, even with giving me a key.

Two separate agreements here as everyone knows. Landlord/tenantS and tenant/tenant. Landlord does not need to get involved in tenant/tenant situation.

Here, you can call the police for all kinds of stuff and they might or might not show up as they are understaffed and over worked. However, domestic violence is taken VERY seriously due to several really serious situations the past few years. You cannot just tell the police your roommate is violent. There is a court process to go through. At least in Pennsylvania, that is the only way to request lease changes due to domestic issues ... after a judge issues a court order ... not a certified letter to the police.

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Re: Landlord want remove tenent or change locks by Katiekate (New York ) on May 10, 2018 @23:19	[ Reply ]

Oh yes. I have a master lock/key system. The lease is very specific that tenant and/or tenants agent may not change those lock without my permission...and then they must acquire the new locks / keys from my locksmith only. I get really irate with tenants that change locks on me....I insist they have to leave.

Re: Landlord want remove tenent or change locks by Anonymous on May 11, 2018 @15:14	[ Reply ]

You can't kick them out if they have a lease. Just because they violated it doesn't mean you can violate it. Insist away, it doesn't work like that.

Re: Landlord want remove tenent or change locks by Katiekate (New York) on May 11, 2018 @19:10	[ Reply ]

When I insist...I get a court to put it in writing. Eviction for lease violation is not difficult. But, I have rarely had to go that far. My notice to cure (put my locks back) is accompanied with a letter explaining the very serious ramifications of an eviction in the tenants background. 99% of the time..that does it.

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