My tenant installed a trampoline in an unfenced yard without my permission. How do I go about removing the trampoline?
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My tenant installed a trampoline in an unfenced yard without my permission. How do I go about removing the trampoline?
Asked on May 26, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Illinois
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
This probably depends on a number of things. I'm not an Illinois attorney, but if the tenant is in an apartment, in a building with several dwelling units, you are probably within your rights to remove it, although I'd give the tenant at least 24 hours to do that himself. If this is a single family home with a yard that is being rented, it's probably a little more complicated.
I completely understand your concern, of course. Someone could easily get hurt on the trampoline, and sue you as the owner of the property.
Whatever the situation, I would strongly recommend that you talk to an attorney in your area about this, absolutely as soon as possible, and ideally before doing anything more than giving your tenant a written notice to remove the trampoline. The attorney may well want to see your lease with the tenant, if there is one. One place you can find a qualified lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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