Violation Of Lease Agreement
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I have pained senior apartment to color i liked, and revived letter from a management that i have violated a lease.
What does your lease agreement say about making alterations to the apartment?
It say no alteration to the apartment, but another issue occurred that supervisor came in into apartment without consent of a tenant.
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding tenant rights and landlord entry laws.
* Secora Road, Monsey,NY
What date and time did the supervisor enter your apartment without consent?
Yesterday, when noone was home, and i have camera recording him how he walks in a apartment
What was the reason given by the supervisor for entering your apartment without consent?
He brought a letter to us for violating a lease for panting a walls and kitchen, that had been inspected by him as well
Did you receive any prior notice about the inspection from your landlord or the supervisor?
In New York, landlords must provide reasonable notice before entering a tenant's apartment.
In New York, landlords must provide reasonable notice before entering a tenant's apartment.
no
In New York, landlords must provide at least * hours notice before entering a tenant's apartment. If they don't, it's considered a violation of privacy rights.
what should i do in this case
Did you communicate your concerns about this violation to your landlord or the management?
not yet, should write them a letter?
Yes, you should write a formal letter to your landlord detailing the incident and your concerns. Keep a copy for your records.
what should i state in it
In your letter, include the date and time of the incident, the lack of notice, and how it violated your privacy. Also, mention the lease violation issue and request a discussion to resolve it.
Maybe I should get a lawyer to get more official?
Yes, consulting a lawyer can help ensure your rights are protected. Would you like assistance in finding a lawyer near Monsey, NY?