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My wife and I have rented a unit in a duplex for the last 5 years. The landlord lives in the other unit.
We are an attractive late middle age couple. Recently, the landlord has been knocking on our door and asking my wife a series of questions. He only does it when I'm not home.
Questions have been..
Why is your husband not working?
How can you afford nice clothes?
You've never been late on rent so far, so how can I be assured you won't be in the future?
Would your husband mind if I did a walk through inspection of your apartment?
Do you realize if you have an infestation, you'll be charged for the fumigation?
tell your wife not to let him in until you get home.
and / or go over to him and simply ask, why are you asking my wife all these questions, come to me instead if you need something
I would call your landlord and tell him he is making your wife uncomfortable with his line of questionings. If the landlord has any more questions or concerns, to please contact ONLY you at this number.
And those are the oddest questions ever to be asked. Especially the clothing. My answers would have been like what the heck are you talking about? And if he was so concerned with the lack of employment what the heck did he approve your application to rent his place? Very bewildering.
If you agreed to a credit check it probably had a clause that something to the effect "failure to notify landlord in a timely manner of substantial changes in your financial condition may result in modifications to certain terms of the lease agreement".
Basically smart landlords will get nervous if it seems like tenant is no longer able to pay.
If this is not about the finances it might be worth checking the tenants right regulations in your state / municipality.
He's suddenly taken a fancy to your wife and she needs to simply tell him, "Call my husband, I'm busy right now" and close the door.
Yup. And this is seriously creepy behavior.
When you say "landlord", do you mean he is the property owner, or is he the agent for the property owner?
You do have legal recourse - a good attorney could write him a letter citing your own state's laws - but I think you'd be better off in the long run to move. He *is* right next door.
If you agreed to a credit check it probably had a clause that something to the effect "failure to notify landlord in a timely manner of substantial changes in your financial condition may result in modifications to certain terms of the lease agreement".
Basically smart landlords will get nervous if it seems like tenant is no longer able to pay.
If this is not about the finances it might be worth checking the tenants right regulations in your state / municipality.
Not saying you are wrong, but never in my life have I seen a lease with a clause like that, nor would I ever sign one.
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