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What is notification by the landlord of a reasonable manner regarding improvemen

I came home at 10pm from my last evening college class to find a note from my neighbor that the front doors of our building would all be painted tomorrow. I was asked to leave my apartment unlocked for the entire day (she would watch my home) as the door would need time to dry. My reaction is absolutely not!!!! They can paint on Saturday when I home. Further, I have not heard one word from the landlord who was here two days ago and maybe could have mentioned this? Am I liable in any way? Don't they have to give some sort of notice. What is reasonable notice? Thank you


Asked on 9/09/99, 2:03 am

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Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: What is notification by the landlord of a reasonable manner regarding improv

What constitutes reasonable notice depends upon the circumstances. Reasonable notice that the front door of your apartment would be painted would, in my opinion, be 7 to 14 days.

Acting on a note from the neighbor, unless you know and trust the neighbor, would be risky. Further unless you get notice from the landlord, he would not be liable for any damages, such as lost property, that resulted from leaving your door open. Your position that the door be painted on a Saturday when you would be home is not unreasonable.

Contact the landlord regarding painting the door and tell him you will not leave the door unlocked when you are not home.

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Answered on 9/09/99, 7:45 pm


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