Hotel Room Privacy Violation

Summary

Hotel guests in Michigan have a right to privacy. Unauthorized entry by hotel staff can be considered trespassing or invasion of privacy. Report incidents to police and seek legal counsel if hotel management is unresponsive.

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I am staying at a hotel as an extended stay guest. On two different occasions the same male employee has bypassed all three of my door locks and let himself into my room without my permission. The first time I had no clothes on because I had just gotten out of the shower and the second time I was literally using the bathroom and he came in my room through my locked door and pounded on the bathroom door scaring me beyond words! Is this legal?? What can I do??
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear this. This could potentially be considered an invasion of privacy or trespassing. To better assist you, could you please provide your location? Laws can vary by area.
Jackson Michigan
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. In Michigan:
- You have a right to privacy in your dwelling.
- Unlawful entry can be considered trespassing.
I recommend contacting local law enforcement to report these incidents and seek legal counsel.
Even though I am staying at a hotel?
Yes, even in a hotel. In Michigan:
- Guests have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their hotel rooms.
- Unauthorized entry may constitute trespassing or invasion of privacy.
It's best to report this behavior to the police and hotel management.
What if hotel management refuses to acknowledge how incredibly inappropriate this is?
If hotel management doesn't address your concerns, you can:
- File a complaint with Michigan's Department of Attorney General.
- Consider seeking legal counsel to explore possible civil actions.
- Report the incident to local tourism or business bureaus.
Okay. But to be clear before I go, this male employee is NOT allowed to continuously do this to me correct? I feel so violated and uncomfortable now!
Absolutely not, ****. No one, including hotel employees, should enter your room without permission. It's a violation of your privacy rights. Report this to the police and consider seeking legal counsel.
Thank you.
You're welcome, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need more information. Stay safe and remember, you have rights. Always report any violations.