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We are renting a house, we're the only ones on the property and just moved in a few weeks ago. At the time there was no sign there, which is weird that they wouldn't put it up when they were actually looking for tenants. Now, he has put up one of those realtor style signs (out on the front lawn area) listing his info and the no vacancy sign. Is he allowed to do this? It's not some apartment building where people may be interested and need to know its not vacant. It's a house and our lease literally just started. It's such an eye sore! We are in Los Angeles, CA by the way. Can he do this??? Can I just take it down? There is nothing in our lease about this stupid sign. So annoying.
Just tell him that you are confused about the sign. Maybe the property got broken into when it was vacant. He may be putting this up temporary but in any case. Always communicate with landlord of any issues. Communication is important between landlord and tenant.
i would, but he already became upset w/ me when I requested repairs at move in (hot water was out, electrical outlets not working, fridge not working, no vent for dryer, heater not working, there was no mail box for over a week...and i receive my checks from clients in the mail so this was a major one for me). this house has been completely redone and they clearly got some pretty shoddy work done since nothing has worked right, so he became sick of hearing from me and got a bit rude. I'm really not looking to actually discuss this with him and get a civil response. while the condition of the house is his fault, my hunch is that he's doing this to spite me. The place has been under renovations for nearly a year and had been "finished" for about a month and then there was another month after we signed a lease but weren't able to move and this sign was never posted. it just showed up today. i just wonder what he can really do if i just take the sign down. i wouldn't be surprised if he does drive bys to make sure it's there. I'm not sure why, but it's not just the sign looking ugly that bugs me, there's something that makes me uncomfortable about it being advertised that we're renting in a neighborhood full of buyers. i dont really know what the risk is, but it just feels off.
I could be mistaken but it sounds from your post that you've been dealing with the LL face to face where these maintenance issues are concerned. If so, and particularly given his attitude, you should start immediately putting everything in writing to him. Emails are fine these days but if the going gets rough then you segue to return receipt certified mail. Remain polite and business-like at all times.
Where the sign is concerned (it's ridiculous, in my opinion) remove it. Write and advise that you were very surprised to see a "no vacancy" sign posted on the lawn, have no idea where it came from and for what reason it was there but that you have removed it. Sincerely yours" and that's it.
Are you expecting to renew your lease in the future, would you rather leave now? It sounds like you have clients that send checks, you might want to move that to a PO Bo for a planned future move since I doubt your LL would want to renew in the future.
Without knowing the details of your contract, you may have exclusive possession of the single family residence. If it so, you probably have rights. I agree with sending things registered. 1) Do you want to permit the sign if he pays you? 2) Do you want to break a lease if you have one?
Possibly he had it advertised in a few places(various web sites, newspaper classifieds) and he is getting calls from people that are driving by based on having the address from the old ad.
Some lookers might walk around the front, back and side yards and peek into the windows, thinking it's a vacant rental. He figures the No Vacancy will let them know it's been rerented. The sign might help you too...as maybe you won't get a potential renter peeking into your window thinking this might be their next rental home.
Possibly he had it advertised in a few places(various web sites, newspaper classifieds) and he is getting calls from people that are driving by based on having the address from the old ad.
Some lookers might walk around the front, back and side yards and peek into the windows, thinking it's a vacant rental. He figures the No Vacancy will let them know it's been rerented. The sign might help you too...as maybe you won't get a potential renter peeking into your window thinking this might be their next rental home.
I bet he removes the sign in a few weeks.
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If the LL doesn't remove the sign in a couple of weeks, it will probably be gone because it was stolen.
If the sign bothers you and you are in an HOA, maybe check to see if they have rules regarding signs. Typically for rent signs are allowed, but a big No Vacancy sign looking like it is a hotel is not something you see every day.,
I'd take it down if I had a party or company. If I thought it looked bad... but we're pretty easy going.
Our Landlord puts up signs for his Pumpkin Patch and Xmas Tree farm on our fence.
No biggie. I've let his customers park on our property too. We have wonderful landlords
If it's ugly to you... and it embarrasses you..then remove the sign.
But... keep the sign since it doesn't belong to you.
Maybe there can be a compromise, a better location for it.
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