Wlat are my legal rights when a landlord has his janitor cause damage in order to evict?
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Wlat are my legal rights when a landlord has his janitor cause damage in order to evict?
What are my legal rights when a landlord allows his janitor to cause damage to a rented apartment when the tenant goes to dialysis. This is being done in order to evict this long term tenant so that their same apartment can be rented for a higher amount?
Asked on September 6, 2011 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey
Answers:
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the janitor foryour landlord has caused damages to your rented unit to assist the landlord in evicting you, the damage caused by the janitor is essentially the act of the landlord and would be improper.
If this is the current situation, you need to contact a landlord tenant attorney to assist you regarding the claim. Also, for the janitor to enter your unit, you have to have received reasonable notice for the entry by the landlord under existing law in most states and the reasons for the entry. Reasonable notice is typically a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours notice.
If your contractual rights as a tenant have been violated, you may have a cause of action against the landlord and the janitor (his or her agent) for unlawful eviction.
If there is a "legal aid" program in your county, you might consider contacting this organization to help you.
Good luck.
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