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The thing is that the OP is an adult, paying rent to live somewhere. If a complete stranger was paying rent to live somewhere the landlord would not have the right to search. I don't think that changes just because the landlord is the tenant's parent.
If I were paying $1,200 per month to live somewhere and the landlord searched my stuff I would be irate.
If there are illegal substances in the house the homeowner can be liable. It's not even a landlord/tenant relationship though. Its a parent/child relationship.
OP needs to actually be an adult and move out. That's what adults do.
At $300 a week, you are a tenant ( and I have an extra bedroom for that price), so you can put a deadbolt on your bedroom.
Does your mother have reason to suspect anything? If not, take your money and run.
If there are illegal substances in the house the homeowner can be liable. It's not even a landlord/tenant relationship though. Its a parent/child relationship.
OP needs to actually be an adult and move out. That's what adults do.
A landlord can't just rifle through the things of a tenant.
OP- you are 18 ( of legal age) and paying rent. Your have legally established a tenancy. Doesn't matter if it's in your mom's house. You're technically & legally a tenant.
You would be within your rights to put a deadbolt/ padlock on your door. However, if you can afford $1200 a month in rent, it's better just to move out. It's time to go.
Your mom feels you're under her roof and doesn't see you as an adult. When things get to this point, it's better to just get on with your life elsewhere.
Last edited by willow wind; 02-19-2015 at 04:58 PM..
You need to look up your state emancipation age. If your at the age your state makes it; then no she legally cannot go thru your things. You have as Supreme Court ruled a expectation of privacy. But they can also kick you out; so you decide. By the way if she cleans your room that can chnage every ting as to what she can do. Its a suit on privacy not a search criminal law because a citizen can no do a illegal search.That is why if she finds illegal contraband she can turn it into police and they can use it against you. as evidence. No illegal search involved because your mother did it.
im 18 years old and my mom keeps going through my things. can she do this ? she wont tell me why or what shes looking for! can she do this???
May or can? Can means "able" and, if you live in her house, the answer is yes. Even if you pay rent and have a signed lease, some landlords have written into leases that they can enter the premises under certain conditions. However, that's an entirely different situation. If it's her property, she can make the rules.
May is different. It means "Yes, you have my permission." So she is violating your privacy and invading your space. So maybe it's a bit unethical, but this is a personal problem you need to settle with your mother.
Since we do not know you personally, it's difficult to say why a mother would go through her 18 year old child's personal belongings, but maybe there's a reason. Again, you need to sit down and discuss this problem with her.
May or can? Can means "able" and, if you live in her house, the answer is yes. Even if you pay rent and have a signed lease, some landlords have written into leases that they can enter the premises under certain conditions. However, that's an entirely different situation. If it's her property, she can make the rules.
May is different. It means "Yes, you have my permission." So she is violating your privacy and invading your space. So maybe it's a bit unethical, but this is a personal problem you need to settle with your mother.
Since we do not know you personally, it's difficult to say why a mother would go through her 18 year old child's personal belongings, but maybe there's a reason. Again, you need to sit down and discuss this problem with her.
No; landlords are allowed only reasonable inspection rights and a search is never reasonable by landlord. What she can do is kick him /her out at age of emancipation. But if not then privacy expectation applies. If you look at court you'll also see what is reasonable inspection by a landlord. If your a landlord then you might want to learn what a reasonable inspection is or face trespassing charges. There is a reason these got as far as Supreme Court because they have been charged and they held up thru Supreme Court. If what you think were true then a motel clerk could enter your room and search your belonging or you could search a visitors suitcase if you so desired. Its also the reason for emancipation age ;to give parents with legal custody rights to do what they couldn't otherwise in raising children.
Last edited by texdav; 02-19-2015 at 04:39 PM..
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