But, the second the LL realizes you have changed the locks, expect to get a request to sign a rental agreement or vacate.
It might be wise to keep this card in your pocket and instead approach the LL with NJ state entry requirements. 24 hours or permission to enter is the legal requirement in NJ. http://www.landlord.com/landlord_right_o...
check with your municipality tenant/landlord rules or bylaws. However, where I am from the landlord needs to give 24 hours notice before gaining entry into a tenant home. The exception is if there is an emergency in the home- ie. fire, flooding etc. where immediate access is needed.
There were some times where I had a landlord give me less than 24 hrs for rental viewing (for potential renters), however, they always asked my permission prior to coming first & I agreed. Those were few unusual circumstances.
Check with your rental rules- sometimes you cannot change the locks as you don't own the property- you rent it. At least where I am from, I had to look into that. Any alterations to the landlord's property permission has to be verified before making changes.
You can change your locks, but must give the landlord the new key. The landlord can't legally enter your property without giving notice unless an emergency. But notice is the only thing required, not permission, since the apartment remains the landlords property. If you can prove the landlord is entering without notice, you can sue to have your lease voided allowing you to leave without penalty.
Absent of a written lease, you are a month-to-month tenant.
Most leases require that t he landlord gives you at least a 24-hour notice to enter your apartment. In case of emergency, flood, fire, vandalism, or suspicion of criminal activity, no notice is required.
And no, you cannot change the locks to deny your landlord access to HIS property.
You can NOT change the locks. The landlord MUST give you a 24-hour notice before entering your apartment.
A landlord needs to give advanced notice before entering your apartment, unless there is an emergency....fire or flood. You have an expectation of privacy. I would change the locks or I would move.
You can not change the locks without landlord approval and giving him a new key. He is suppose to give you 24 hour notice prior to inspection unless it is an emergency situation. There is no civil law or enforcement of his violation. Send him a letter quoting the rental code and explain you will hold him liable for any missing items if he fails to comply. Keep a copy of letter for future reference. Good Luck
you do have a contract..paying money for a place to live...landlord needs to follow rules and laws...that means they cannot enter EVER without a legitimite reason, and withproper notice...notice for emergencies means they leave a note that they have been there...file a rent escrow action with the court...file a restraining order with the cops...if it is a manager and not the owner, should get them fired
except for an emergency you must be given advance notice for the landlord to enter
small point
they are not YOUR locks - they are the landlords
I rent an apartment with no lease or contract. My landlord thinks it is ok to come in my apartment for any reason when I am not home. Is that legal? Can I change the locks since there is no lease that says otherwise? I live in NJ.
You cannot lock the owner out of her own home.
yes
