What action can i take against a landlord that enters my apartment without notice?
551692
Unless there is an emergency, like you went off for the weekend and left your pets in the house to bark and disturb the neighbors, or you left the water on and it is overflowing and he recieved a complaint from the downstairs neighbors, he can not legally enter the premises without giving you a 24 hour notice. The notice has to be legit too, it's not like he does this weekly just to see if you painted the walls black. For example, I enter my properties to conduct appraisals, estimate repairs (that they requested) or things of that nature. I cannot harass my tennants just to see the condition of the property. As a tennant you have a right to enjoy quiet use of the property. It seems like he is breaching the lease, you might want to send him a certified letter stating that his actions are not acceptable and that he has to give you 24 hour confirmed written notice anytime he needs to enter the property along with the reason for entering the property unless there is an actual emergency (such as fire) that he needs to immediately enter the premise to protect his property. Inform him that if he continues to breach this lease and break the law, you will be forced to find residence elsewhere.\n\nIf he continues this illegal behavior, your best bet is to leave and find another place to live, immediately send him a certified letter stating that you have left and abandoned the property for a breach in contract, request for the return of your deposit and sue him in small claims for any damages (such as moving cost) because he breached the lease contract.\n\nOne last thing, if he shows up and asks to come in and you say "Yes", there is nothing you can do about that and I bet he doesn't see this as a problem. If you are bothered by this, then you must tell him "No" or go outside to talk to him.\n\nI personaly believe no news from my tennants is good news. I'm sure it's the same for them too. I bet one gets scared when the other calls. ;)\n\nRegards...
613744
Unfortunately, without having a copy of the lease you cannot sue him for deciding not to rent to you.  You have no proof that you and he had a contract (hard lesson learned).\n\nHe is, however, obligated to return your security deposit.  If he doesn't answer the next time you try to call him he doesn't answer, tell him you've contacted a lawyer and he'll be in touch about the return of your security deposit.  The talk of a lawyer alone should scare him into returning your money.  If that doesn't work, you may need to contact a lawyer for real.  You say you have a receipt proving you paid him the deposit, so he can't deny he owes you that money.  \n\nGood luck with everything and I hope you find another place soon.  Next time do not leave without a copy of the lease in your hand...
170745
Look up the Tenant Association where you live, call them and ask how to file a complaint about him.
1099859
This is a tough situation and there is no really good solution.\n\nRemember that what someone can "legally" do is not really a practical limit on what they may actually do. Worse still, you can have all sorts of legal rights but if the only way to exercise them is to go to court then the solution may be worse than the problem.\n\nThe only thing is really to get the stuff out right now. If the apartment is in the other person's name then she's not going to get any immediate help from the legal system.\n\nEDIT: From another question that you posted I'm now unsure if this is a room mate situation or a landlord-tenant case. Please clarify. It affects the answer.
736772
I'm no lawyer, but it sounds like you have a case.   Your neighbor has a right to smoke in his apartment, but I imagine that his rights end where your apartment begins.   \n\nTell your landlord that you're going to contact a lawyer to explore what legal options, if any, you have.    That alone could be enough to rattle his cage and make him do something about the situation.  \n\n.
620801
You have no legal liablility now, the landlord can sue you if he can prove you did it fraudulently, then you'll haev to pay.
1099334
First read your lease carefully to see if there is anything about what happens if you break your lease.  \n\nIf there is nothing about breaking your lease then you should send a certified letter to the landlord.  In the letter you should tell them that their renovations are interfering with your right to quiet enjoyment of the apartment.  Then say that, within the next 5 days they must stop renovations on the units next to yours until your lease has ended.  If they don't stop renovations on those units within 5 days then they will have "constructively evicted" you and you will have no choice but to declare the lease terminated.
393551
The 10 day notice of eviction is standard, but no, he cannot make you leave.  He has to post a 30 day notice and go to court.  When you get to court, sometimes the judge will give you a longer amount of time, but often will not.  Your landlord cannot allow others to harass you in any way.  Please see a housing attorney, you can probably speak to someone for free at least for the first time, then they have court appointed attorneys you may be able to work with.  I used to manage apartments, that's how I know these things.  Good Luck!
361427
If the tenant still had a lease on the property and landlord didn't provide sufficient notice of entry to the property, then the landlord would be trespassing regardless of whether or not the tenant was actually occupying the property. Under the law, the tenant had the right to be there, and the right to receive notice of the landlord entering the premises. \n\nI'm not sure what the punishment would be. Given the facts, it'd probably be worth getting a lawyer and trying to get the case dismissed.
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You really aren't being specific enough.\n\nThe landlord doesn't have a right to enter the unit any time they want, except in case of emergency.\n\nAs far as entry onto the property itself, if it is a multi-dwelling property they can come and go as they please within the common areas.\n\nIf you rented a private house,  the issue would be addressed by a combination of state law and clauses contained in your lease.   They have a right to inspect and maintain the property, but when they rented it to you they gave up the right to hang out on the property just because they feel like it.  You also need to look at your lease.  Did they retain the right to use the yard?\n\nWhat are they doing when they come over?  Are they doing work?  If so, that's allowed and they probably don't have to clear it with you first.  I rent a house, and my landlords are on the property frequently.  They trim branches, mow grass, clip the bushes, rake leaves, clean the gutters, etc ... and I can't stop them.  Nor do I want to. \n\nIs anything other than their mere presence annoying you? Are they standing on the lawn drinking beer?  Are they peering into your windows or otherwise invading your privacy?  Are they expecting you to let them them in just because they showed up?  If so, those things aren't allowed because it is interfering with your right to quiet enjoyment of the premises and you really need to have a talk with them about it.\n\nSometimes small or individual landlords have trouble grasping the fact that they gave up the right to do whatever they want whenever they want when they leased or rented their property.  They feel that they "own" it and can do as they please, and forget that they transferred many of the rights that come with ownership to the tenant when they rented the property.
9093
Yes in most cases it is set forth in the rental agreement or lease. If you want to know you just need to read your rental agreement. \n\nHere is what Nolo says about it: (I quote):\n"1. Does my landlord have the right to enter my apartment whenever he or she\nwants?\n\nIt depends on the state. In all states, a landlord or manager may enter\nrented premises while the tenant is living there without advance notice in\nthe case of emergency, such as a fire or serious water leak. And, of\ncourse, a landlord may enter when a tenant gives permission. Beyond that,\nlaws in many states guarantee tenants reasonable privacy rights against\nlandlord intrusions."\nhttp://www.lectlaw.com/files/lat01.htm
295024
Yes, this is criminal besides being rude.\nComplain to both the authorities and your landlord.
462400
Your rights and responsibilities as a landlord vary by location.  Most states in the US provide that you can send your tenant a 3 or 5 day written notice to pay the rent or vacate the premises.  If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated within that time period then you can file a lawsuit for eviction.\n\nGo to http://realestate.findlaw.com/landlord and read about your rights in general.  Then click on the Resources link to get the specifics for your state.
837765
Your landlord can refuse a walk-through.  It's not a law or anything.  If an apartment is not in move-in condition when you go to move in, your remedy is not moving in until it is ready.  Once you take possession, that's it.  \n\nAs long as you have the photos that prove the damage was there when you rented it, you will be fine.  She can claim that it wasn't, but more importantly ... you can prove that it was.\n\nYou don't need to "do" anything at this point.
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I would look in your lease to see if there is a clause about there being a "quiet time" during certain hours.  If you know your neighbors, see if any one of them have complaints and/or have called the landlord.  If it is say, 2AM, and you hear unreasonable noise, you could always call the police and report a public disturbance.  But I wouldn't do that unless the landlord fails to act.  You may just have to face the possibility that you might have to move to get away from it.
10795
As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, too little information exists to answer this question adequately.  The state you're in would be helpful.  Not posting the same question five times would be helpful.  Nevertheless, I'll answer what I can in this question, and post another question if you need more details.\n\nAt this date and time, it's getting a little too late to deal with the problems adequately.  A notarized note will not be very helpful - after all, the dispute is not about whether the house exists in that condition, but whether you or the landlord should be responsible for the cost of those conditions.\n\nTaking photographs and video is helpful, but again it only shows that damage exists, not who is responsible for it.  The video, though, may be able to show that it wasn't from your abuse of the apartment, but from natural wear and tear that the landlord refused to repair.\n\nDo you have any record of communication with the landlord?  That's the strongest piece of evidence you'll have.  You'd be able to show that you notified the landlord, or that the landlord acknowledged receipt of that request.\n\nIt's a little too late now, but you should have sent certified mailings to the landlord.  The landlord would have had to sign a card acknowledging that he received your letter, and you would have proof that he received your request.  With just 10 days to go, it's too late for that.\n\nI would carefully catalog everything that has happened, with each date you noticed the problem if possible, if the cause was natural, when you notified the landlord, and the entire history of the dispute.  Photos and video are helpful if you go to court.  A notarized statement is not very helpful.  Records of communication with your landlord are extremely helpful.  Otherwise, if you don't get the security deposit, you may simply have to go to small claims court with the recordings and hope that the judge believes your story.
864993
Usually the landlord does have the right to show the place while you are still living there.  However, there are some techniques you can use to make him stop.\n\nNext time he calls, empty out your garbage can into the middle of the living room.  Perferably, it should contain last night's dinner.\n\nConspicuously put out rat traps and/or rat poison and a can of Raid.\n\nWhen he shows up at your door, answer it in you most-worn pair of boxers.