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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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),

The project is scheduled to be completed by June 2008 with 90 days grace period. Since all the approvals are likely to be in place by January 2007, work would commence with a definite plan; no delays are foreseen.

Yes, to see an available apartment, please contact the Apartment Complex Office to schedule an appointment.

If you would like to view the apartments prior to booking please let Globe know, and they will do our utmost to arrange this at a convenient time. [Top]

To setup an appointment, contact the onsite Property Manager. To apply, download an application form.

You are responsible for making all payments due during the term of the lease. If you vacate with an open balance, the amount will be deducted from your security deposit. No. The security deposit is placed in an interest bearing bank account. When you vacate your apartment, your security deposit will be returned to you less any damages to your apartment and/or unpaid rent. The Housing Department will authorize us to transfer your deposit to your new lease.

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In relation to domestic gas under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (GS(IU)R 98), a landlord is anyone who rents out a property that they own under a lease that is shorter than 7 years or under a licence . Regardless of whether you are a landlord under GS(IU)R 98 you may be considered a landlord under other related legislation.

Yes. Refusal to grant the landlord reasonable access to the rental unit (after 24-hour notice or in the case of an emergency) for the following purposes is legal grounds for eviction: making repairs of improvements, inspecting the unit as permitted or required by the lease or by law, or showing the rental unit to any prospective purchaser or mortagee.