Originally Posted by
bea_001
I would like your opinions.
I rented through Home Way a house in one of the most expensive areas in San Francisco for a 10-day period with my daughter and 1 year old grandson. Is it normal for the landlords to keep coming without us being present. They've been here three times in less than a week with the excuse of watering the plants and taking whatever they need from the house. We know for certain they have gone over our groceries and refrigerator.
I rent houses all over the U.S. at least twice a year and never had such an experience before.
How should I handle this situation, particularly since I strongly believe they are planning on keeping our deposit.
Thanks in advance,
Bea
I used to live in California, and if I recall by state law Landlords are required to give 24 hours notice before entering the apartment except in cases of eviction and emergency. This notice can be in writing or verbal. If they do not, they are liable because they are in violation of the law.
Private landlords are guilty of violating this more than corporate ones, and I usually take it as a sign that the landlord does not have a license and is not reporting the income to the IRS. You can find out if they have a license and declared the property a rental property by going to your county recorders website or office.
My advice would be to tell the landlord you now want notice remind them of the law, and to set up spy cams in the event that you need evidence.