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I pay rent, but I don't OWN it. So I don't have a lot of say about it.
Our maintenance people have their own key. No knock necessary.
There are generally accepted practices, some backed up by statute, that require LL's to give 24 or 48 hours notice for non-emergency inspections, scheduled repairs etc. These are for the protection of the tenant's rights as a tenant - comparing this situation to an owner's status is apples to oranges.
I agree w/ the OP, if it was happening to me I would be annoyed! And I'm a property manager!!
TKramer are you a landlord/owner pretending to be a renter? Because your attitude is that of "it's mine, I can do what I want". Really, everywhere I read there you are "It's not my home, the owners can come and go a they please. they have a key so let them come in anytime 'cause I don't care." You are a rather bizarre person that has no real value to offer this forum as far as rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. *smh*
The OP mentioned that she works from home and does lots of conference calls, so she has to interrupt that to check the door.
Well, anyone can knock on a door. Or the next door neighbor can decide to play loud music. Or the complex can be jackhammering outside. Working from home in an apartment complex comes with certain distractions.
Answer door, tell them no, close door. Seems a hell of a lot better than answer door, let them in, be distracted for however long they take.
I pay rent, but I don't OWN it. So I don't have a lot of say about it.
Our maintenance people have their own key. No knock necessary.
True, they don't necessarily have to knock. But they do have to provide advanced notice, and the maintenance must be at a reasonable time. The times and definition of "reasonable" are clearly stated.
Although Florida law is linked below (for the benefit of TKramar, who could use a refresher), most states laws are similar.
One would think that the OP and the property management company could work out the problem, but perhaps that's not possible, for whatever reason.
Well, anyone can knock on a door. Or the next door neighbor can decide to play loud music. Or the complex can be jackhammering outside. Working from home in an apartment complex comes with certain distractions.
Answer door, tell them no, close door. Seems a hell of a lot better than answer door, let them in, be distracted for however long they take.
So it's all or nothing? Either install a moat around your house, or put up with nonstop distractions?
So it's all or nothing? Either install a moat around your house, or put up with nonstop distractions?
Exactly. You can't stop everyone from knocking on the door, but the complex personnel have been made aware of the issue and for whatever reason, continue to ignore the OP's request.
So it's all or nothing? Either install a moat around your house, or put up with nonstop distractions?
So tell me exactly what a renter should do in regards to the distractions I mentioned?
Keep in mind your answer can't include being distracted for even a minute as apparently answering the door and saying you can't come in is too much of a distraction.
So tell me exactly what a renter should do in regards to the distractions I mentioned?
The OP has apparently already informed the complex of the issue and they have ignored her.
Personally, I'd say it's time to get tough with them.
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Or, you could read the law
