Changing the locks on an resident's apartment without giving the resident a key would be a violation of the Unlawful Eviction Law (NYC Administrative Code §26-521) if: occupant who has lawfully lived in the apartment for more than thirty days (with or without the lease), A subtenant, roommate, or relative who has lived in the apartment for at least thirty days (even if the person is not on the lease and has not made any direct payments to the landlord),

No, your landlord should give you a 24 hour notice verbally or in writing before visiting your apartment. If he is coming to show the apartment to a potential tenant, he can come between 9am to 9pm. If it is to make repairs, he can come between 7am and 7pm. And if it is an urgent repair, he may come with no notice at any time. See similar questions...

If you have notified your landlord that you (or a child living with you) is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking and that you want your locks changed, and if the landlord refuses to change the locks or takes a long time: See similar questions...

If you are renting and if you (or a child living with you) has been the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, you have the right to have your locks changed promptly. Notify your landlord that you (or a child living with you) are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking and that you want your locks changed. See similar questions...

Unless it is an emergency, no landlord can enter an apartment, absent a lease provision or a court order. Pursuant to G.L. c. 186, ?15B, a lease for residential property can provide that the landlord may enter to inspect the premises, to make repairs or to show the same to a prospective tenant, purchaser, mortgagee or its agents before the termination date of the lease. See similar questions...

The tenant has been given 24-hours written notice of the entry which will be made during daylight hours; A notice to quit has been given and the landlord will enter to show the premises to prospective tenants or purchasers; or If you have any other questions contact the Public Enquires Office website, or the NS Tenancy Board's Frequently Asked Questions. See similar questions...

Not unless you have completed the eviction process and the roommate has been evicted by the Sheriff's Office. Only after a court ordered eviction can you change the locks to keep the person out. You have the same rights as any citizen in the State of Idaho. See similar questions...

This recent change by the landlord may constitute a "reduction in services." If the landlord refuses to negotiate and improve your access to electricity, you should contact the NY State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state agency which administers the rent laws, at 718-739-6400. See similar questions...

People who file for bankruptcy are entitled to certain immediate protections from certain legal actions -- part of what is called the "automatic stay" effect of a bankruptcy filing, because many potential legal actions against the filer are stopped (known as "stayed" in legal terms). But as of October 17, 2005, when the new bankruptcy laws took effect, some of these protections have been eliminated. One key change is that filing for bankruptcy no longer delays or stops eviction actions. See similar questions...

Perhaps. Most landlords prohibit waterbeds to limit liability. There is insurance available that protects the property owner against damage caused by waterbeds. Should any damage to the owner's property occur due to the failure of your waterbed this policy will pay for that damage. See similar questions...

If you are a tenant in a building, there are several things you can do to get your landlord to make repairs; however, you may want to take the following steps in order to establish a record: If the superintendent or management company does not respond, write a letter to the owner of the building that describes the problems in your apartment and asks for the repairs to be made by a certain date. See similar questions...

The owner of a rent stabilized building is required to send you a lease renewal between 90 and 150 days before your existing lease expires. You then have 60 days to accept the lease renewal offer. If you wait longer than 60 days the landlord can refuse to renew your lease and could move to evict you after the lease expires. For more information on lease renewal in rent stabilized apartments see the fact sheet. See similar questions...

The changing of locks or other security devices are alterations which should not be conducted without the written consent of the landlord. Keys held by the agent are for their use in case access to the property is required in an emergency. See similar questions...

Yes, Yes, Yes, not only are you protecting your assets, but you are also protecting the ex-employee. If you have a problem and you did not change the locks, who do you look at? You cannot narrow down the list of suspects to only those in your employ. If you change the locks then you can eliminate the ex-employees as suspects, and concentrate on current key holders The answer is YES! Everyone has someone that they trust with their house keys, this does not mean you can trust them. See similar questions...

Cats are welcome in your apartment. However, dogs are not, without prior written consent by the landlord. See similar questions...

No more than 2 persons are allowed in our studios. One bedroom suites can accommodate upto 2 persons and a child. Two-bedroom suites can accommodate upto 4 persons. Baby cribs and folding beds are available at no extra charge. The West End Heritage Suites can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 6 persons depending on availability. See similar questions...

All our apartments are non smoking, and smoking is not permitted inside any of our apartments. Smoking is only permitted on the balconies where available. If people smoke inside the apartment, a deodorising charge of AU$150 will apply. See similar questions...