Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Virginia

Rental Office and Police

Can a rental company allow the police into a person's residence if a tenant who is on the lease, but now residing at the address, makes a claim (true or false, but in this case false) that the remaining tennants are keeping drugs in the house? If the non-residing lease holder gives permission, but does not personally let police into the house, would that lease holders living quarters be the only one searched? I was dragged out of bed because a roommate made such an accusation in order to try to get out of the lease. Do I have any civil recourse towards the former roommate, the rental company, or the police who dragged me out of bed - with at least one gun drawn - without a warrant?


Asked on 7/19/07, 1:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Rental Office and Police

If the person who gives the police permission to enter is an authorized occupier of the premises, they can come in without a warrant. And, no, I see no civil recourse for you under the circumstances described against any of the persons or entities which you've referenced.

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Answered on 7/19/07, 5:51 am


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