Current Events > My landlord put notice on every door that every apt needs to be inspected.

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Between the hours of 9-5pm tomorrow. You have to grant them access into every room to check the walls/pipes/radiators and if you aren't home or don't open the door the person doing the inspection has the right to change the locks and enter your apartment.

Can they really do this in the covid era? Im on the 20th floor and would prefer not to have someone who just had contact with everyone in my building from floors 1-19 come in and have contact with me. Best case scenario is those 100-200 people inspector comes into contact don't have covid and they all with wears masks but I think odds are against it.

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Maybe theyll start at the top

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ChopinList posted...

Can they really do this in the covid era?

yes. my apartment complex can do inspections at any time. (mainly to see the conditions of the house) as long as there's no drugs and it's clean. you'll be fine.

not more than twice a year.

also to note: they encourage me to tell them of any issues with the appliances. they're nice enough to fix an oven coil that got burnt out.
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If it's in your lease, probably, but I feel like that wouldn't be legal to even put in a lease. I'd look through it and call them on their BS if it's not in the lease whatsoever. If it is, probably lawyer up if you're in the mindset to do so because I cannot imagine that would hold up.

R1masher posted...

Maybe theyll start at the top

This happened pre-covid and they would go from bottom to top. And when at top take elevator down.

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My apartment used to do it all the time. Its fine, dont be a Karin.

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kingdrake2 posted...

yes. my apartment complex can do inspections at any time. (mainly to see the conditions of the house) as long as there's no drugs and it's clean. you'll be fine.

not more than twice a year.

also to note: they encourage me to tell them of any issues with the appliances. they're nice enough to fix an oven coil that got burnt out.

Yes this happened pre-covid but I'd think they would postpone it until this pandemic is over. They putting the inspector at risk as well as everyone in building if just one person out of say 500 has covid. Which seems likely given my area is a covid hotspot.

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It's their property, is it not? You're just renting it? I'll tell you if I lent someone something Id want to check they didnt break it once in a while.

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ChopinList posted...

Yes this happened pre-covid but I'd think they would postpone it until this pandemic is over. They putting the inspector at risk as well as everyone in building if just one person out of say 500 has covid. Which seems likely given my area is a covid hotspot.

dude just dont be in the apartment when he comes then. And then wipe down the surfaces with some Clorox wipes. Youre making way too big a deal outta it. Dont be dramatic.

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hes asking covid era. things are different. its a good question. while there isnt a law to protect you there probably should be

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If it can be done under HOA rules, it can be done for renters. Our HOA just did one about a month ago. All they did is state on the letter that the inspectors are practicing COVID safety guidelines, for what it's worth.

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Might comfort you to know that it takes 24-48 hrs for a person to become contagious after exposure

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im sure they will wear masks.

just leave your apt for a few mins while they inspect.

that is wrong

Covid is runnin around with a smile on it's face

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yeah most states landlords can enter your place without your permission if they give you a 24 hour notice and they have a reason to come in.

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ChopinList posted...

if you aren't home or don't open the door the person doing the inspection has the right to change the locks and enter your apartment.

Wait, are you implying that people in your building change the locks out/management doesn't have master keys to every apartment?

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geshkigal posted...

If it can be done under HOA rules, it can be done for renters. Our HOA just did one about a month ago. All they did is state on the letter that the inspectors are practicing COVID safety guidelines, for what it's worth.

Let me get this straight: your HOA stipulates that you must allow their inspectors into the house that you own?

nemu posted...

lawyer up

Do that, It'll be funny. Or just light a bunch of money on fire. Same result.

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Poop2 posted...

im sure they will wear masks.

just leave your apt for a few mins while they inspect.

I just don't want a stranger in my apartment. I think im being reasonable. If they come after the vaccine is out for general public like in April cool Not right now while covid is spiking all over the country.

LostForest posted...

Wait, are you implying that people in your building change the locks out/management doesn't have master keys to every apartment?

That is what letter said if you aren't home or dont open door they will change your locks and enter apt. Im guessing they dont since maybe someone can steal the master key and rob people.

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This is why you should purchase your own property.

treewojima posted...

Let me get this straight: your HOA stipulates that you must allow their inspectors into the house that you own?

Glad I'm not the only one who caught this. Fuck HOAs. In a just world they'd be illegal.

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The fuck is this? In the uk you get 48 hours notice.

Crazyman93 posted...

Glad I'm not the only one who caught this. Fuck HOAs. In a just world they'd be illegal.

Fuck the suburbs

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Revnir posted...

Where the fuck do you live?

Apt complex in urban city.

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If you stop and think about it for more than three second it should be pretty obvious why this is allowed.

The landlord is responsible for the maintenance of their building.

Preventative measures are far cheap than remedial measures.

They are legally liable to you if the property is not properly maintained.

Maintenance of the property means inspection of the apartments for potential issues in plumbing, electrical, ceilings, structural, ect.

I mean, shit, you can't complain about this then turn around and demand they fix your flooded bathroom. How self-centered are you? Think shit through. A flooded ceiling isn't going to wait for COVID to go away. Stuff still needs to get done.

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Do you have the ability to open a window / door to the patio? Assuming you'll be in the apartment at the time they check on it increasing the airflow and getting outside air is your best defense.

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24 hour notice for entry is legal

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ChopinList posted...

the person doing the inspection has the right to change the locks and enter your apartment.

why would they need to change the locks for that?

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kingdrake2 posted...

my apartment complex can do inspections at any time.

Are you sure? I'm not a lawyer but in my state you need to give notice or have an emergency reason to do that. And it's a horrible state for renters rights

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treewojima posted...

Let me get this straight: your HOA stipulates that you must allow their inspectors into the house that you own?

Apparently so. I'm just renting a room here btw, but I saw the letter that was sent. It was for carbon monoxide detectors, IIRC, and the houses here are pretty close to each other. Probably the same reason why we're not allowed to own an outdoor grill as well.

But yeah, f*** HOAs.

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i seemed to have left some things out.... 24 hours notice (last time they gave 48 hours). but inspections can happen on any day with notice.
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nemu posted...

If it's in your lease, probably, but I feel like that wouldn't be legal to even put in a lease. I'd look through it and call them on their BS if it's not in the lease whatsoever. If it is, probably lawyer up if you're in the mindset to do so because I cannot imagine that would hold up.

You think landlords dont do inspections?

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DiegoSanchez206 posted...

You think landlords dont do inspections?

Not on a meager 24 hour notice on penalty of changing the locks. It should require at least a week's notice with confirmed consent from the tenant.

nemu posted...

Not on a meager 24 hour notice on penalty of changing the locks. It should require at least a week's notice with confirmed consent from the tenant.

I think they are doing it just to say they did it. Because they got sued for having lead in the water a couple months ago.

Technically they are supposed to clean and disinfect the elevator and each floor of the apt complex once a week as a covid safety measure but they haven't done it since July.

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I'm sure they can do it. I'm also sure that if you really wanted to you could block them from inspecting it thanks to covid but you'd then be on their shitlist so

nemu posted...

Not on a meager 24 hour notice on penalty of changing the locks. It should require at least a week's notice with confirmed consent from the tenant.

Could be an emergency situation with the pipes. You can give 24 hours in certain situations.

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24 hours notice is the standard in most states if it's in your lease (It is absolutely going to be).

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nemu posted...

Not on a meager 24 hour notice on penalty of changing the locks. It should require at least a week's notice with confirmed consent from the tenant.

Should? I mean, where are you pulling this week's notice from? Is this what you think the notice should be? Or are you referencing some state law? Just because you think things should be a certain way doesn't mean that other people have to follow it.

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Ludwig Von 2 posted...

Should? I mean, where are you pulling this week's notice from? Is this what you think the notice should be? Or are you referencing some state law? Just because you think things should be a certain way doesn't mean that other people have to follow it.

less than 24 hours is crazy though. What if youre away on holiday or something. Landlord can just enter whenever he wants?

Edification posted...

less than 24 hours is crazy though. What if youre away on holiday or something. Landlord can just enter whenever he wants?

Yea. I think a lot of people are gonna get their locks. This a week after thanksgiving people might just be coming back from traveling or just staying out of town until after Christmas/New Years right now.

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