Landlord Unauthorized Entry Violation

Summary

The tenant experienced an unauthorized entry by a stranger who was given a key by the landlord. The tenant did not give permission for this and was home at the time of the incident. The landlord claimed it was an accident. The tenant has communicated with the landlord about the incident but has not yet taken any legal action. In Louisiana, landlords must provide a 24-hour notice before entering a tenants property, except in emergencies. Unauthorized entry can be considered a violation of privacy. The tenant is advised to consult with a local attorney to discuss potential legal actions.

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My landlord gave someone a key to my home. I usually work mornings and around the time this issue happened i was home. I was in kitchen when i seen the vehicle pull up. So aa im walking around the house i hear keys and someone and the door. Now mind you. I have a few things under my carport. So why would you try to come in seeing that someone might live here. I feel that if i wasnt hete, he would have come in and gotten any and everything he wanted. I want to know if its anything i can do. Its been a lot since me and my family moved here
Did you give your landlord permission to give someone else a key to your home?
No
Did you report this incident to the police or any other authority? In Louisiana, landlords are generally not allowed to enter a tenant's property without notice unless it's an emergency.
I dont even know the peeson. After him sweing me he kept trying to get in
What actions did you take after the incident? Did you confront your landlord about it? In Louisiana, landlords must provide notice before entering a tenant's property, barring emergencies.
I asked the landlord and they said it was a accident, so im like thats it.
Did you document the incident in any way, such as taking photos or writing down what happened? In Louisiana, landlords must provide notice before entering, except in emergencies.
I messaged my husband and my mom and sister
Did you save the messages you sent to your husband, mom, and sister? They could serve as evidence of the incident.
Yes
What was the date and time of this incident? In Louisiana, landlords must provide a *-hour notice before entering a tenant's property, except in emergencies.
Today around 10am
Did you manage to take any photos or videos of the person trying to enter your home? This could serve as evidence. In Louisiana, unauthorized entry by a landlord can be considered a violation of privacy.
No, bc at the time my phone was on the charger dead.
Did you or anyone else witness this incident? In Louisiana, a witness can strengthen your case.
Well the landlord was called and they said it was a accident
What was the landlord's reason for giving someone else a key to your home?
They didnt say. Inly thing she said was it was an accident. I understand accidents happen. But not this kind. This world is dangerous. The man said it was for rent
What was the landlord's response when you confronted them about the incident?
Only that it was an accident. I said thats all. She said i sorry that was an accident
What was the landlord's response when you asked why they gave your keys to a stranger?

In Louisiana, landlords must provide a *-hour notice before entering a tenant's property, except in emergencies. Unauthorized entry can be considered a violation of privacy.
Only that it was an accident. I said thats all. She said i sorry that was an accident
Did you sign any lease agreement with your landlord and does it mention anything about landlord's access to your property?

In Louisiana:
- Landlords must provide a *-hour notice before entering a tenant's property, except in emergencies.
- Unauthorized entry can be considered a violation of privacy.
I signed a lease agreement and it never stated anhthing of this nature
Did you communicate your concerns in writing to your landlord after the incident? In Louisiana, it's advisable to have a written record of such issues.
No bc theres no way of communicating in written form
Do you have any email or postal address of your landlord where you can send a formal complaint? In Louisiana, it's important to have a written record of such issues.
I only called. I have proof of the call and amount of mins of taking
Did you record the conversation with your landlord? In Louisiana, it's legal to record a conversation if you're a part of it.
Only myself. Unless my neighbors seen him bc he was looking for another resident with another spare of keys
No my phone was at * percent
Did you inform your landlord about the incident in any other way apart from the phone call?
No
Did you inform your landlord about your intention to take legal action against them?
No bc im trying to see what can i do about this incident first
Have you considered consulting with a local attorney to discuss potential legal actions you can take against your landlord for this violation of privacy?
No i havent. Should i do so?
Yes, consulting a local attorney could be beneficial. They can guide you on potential legal actions based on Louisiana's landlord-tenant laws.
Ok, well thank you for your time
Based on your situation, you may have a case for violation of privacy. In Louisiana:

- Landlords must provide a *-hour notice before entering a tenant's property, except in emergencies.
- Unauthorized entry can be considered a violation of privacy.

Consider consulting with a local attorney. The nearest court to you is the Louisiana Supreme Court, located at * Royal St, New Orleans, LA *, USA. Phone: +* *-*-*.