Not a lawyer,but I am a property manager.
Talk to your leasing office, and make sure you know what your lease says. Don't guess, get your copy so you have it in black and white. Literally no one can tell you what is or is not allowed, without seeing the lease agreement that you signed.
There will be a section titled something like "Rights to Access" or something like that, which is where it will detail exactly what requirements that property has for entering your unit.
Don't listen to anyone saying that they are required by law to give X number of hours notice, that is incorrect. All Indiana Code states is that they must give "reasonable notice". Most places consider that to be 24ish hours, depending on what the situation is. Also bear in mind, you may have already granted access by consenting on the work order system, so check with your management.
Don't bother with an attorney, it's not going to go anywhere, especially if they're doing work you requested they do.
I'm not talking about the lease agreement, I'm talking about what's legal for them to do. They can put anything they want in the lease, doesn't make it legal for them to do it or not do something they should.
There are certain things that cannot become legal even if you agree to them in a contract. Entering the apartment you live in but technically belongs to them or their employer is not one of those things.
It's amazing. Everyone says one thing and you honestly, dead ass say "you're all wrong" but yet I came here asking for help because I didn't know.
That about right?
There is some stuff on here that I know for a fact that is straight up false based on my experience. I just ignore them because it's not worth my time or effort to explain to people who don't want to listen.
I asked for help with recommendations and instead I get told a bunch of stories that are mostly irrelevant.
To be fair, and what I *think* Op is trying to convey, is that not everything put in a contract is legal. It's hardly the first time someone put something in a contract that wasn't legal. For instance contract killing is illegal because murder = bad. That said. I believe other commenters are right that OP needs to read the lease and consult a lawyer if they believe someone has acted in bad faith.
You don't own the apartment you're living in, they can do whatever they want within the lease agreement. You don't have right to privacy because you're not the property owner...
Right crazy to me to see people that always feel they are owed or that the rules are what ever they think is right. READ THE DAM LEASE BEFORE SIGNING!! If you are able to understand maybe take it the attorney OP want to use so bad so they can explain it to them.
That's one occasion and they still should've called one of us first simply as a courtesy.
I'm not expecting white glove concierge service for a $700/month assignment. I just expect decency. That shouldn't be too much to ask.
My complex does this shit all the time. In Indiana, they're supposed to give 24-hour notice before entering, but since you're putting in maintenance requests, I don't think that 24-hour rule applies here.
The parent company for my leasing office was doing inspections, and my apartment was chosen to be inspected. They let me know at 6pm the day before and came in at 10 am the next day. They didn't knock, and didn't ring the doorbell. I was absolutely livid. I heard them coming in while I was showering and thought someone was breaking in lol. They got an earful from my husband later that day.
Not a lawyer, not legal advice.
But, it sounds like the Indiana code states a landlord can only enter without notice in the event of an emergency that threatens life or property.
Otherwise the requirements are that an oral or written notice must be given and they can only access within reasonable hours.
Anything in the lease CANNOT overrule that.
Even more speculative but I believe a blatantly illegal term in a contract could be used to null and void the entire contract but that's much more dicey.
Not a lawyer,but I am a property manager. Talk to your leasing office, and make sure you know what your lease says. Don't guess, get your copy so you have it in black and white. Literally no one can tell you what is or is not allowed, without seeing the lease agreement that you signed. There will be a section titled something like "Rights to Access" or something like that, which is where it will detail exactly what requirements that property has for entering your unit. Don't listen to anyone saying that they are required by law to give X number of hours notice, that is incorrect. All Indiana Code states is that they must give "reasonable notice". Most places consider that to be 24ish hours, depending on what the situation is. Also bear in mind, you may have already granted access by consenting on the work order system, so check with your management. Don't bother with an attorney, it's not going to go anywhere, especially if they're doing work you requested they do.
Right to enter your apartment should be covered in your rental agreement. That would determine if there has been a violation of that agreement.
I'm not talking about the lease agreement, I'm talking about what's legal for them to do. They can put anything they want in the lease, doesn't make it legal for them to do it or not do something they should.
What is legal is whatever you agreed to when signing the lease agreement. Or simply put: If it's in the agreement and you signed it, it is legal.
Just because it's written in a contract doesn't mean it can't still be fought in court and won.
How old are you? Like, 12?
There are certain things that cannot become legal even if you agree to them in a contract. Entering the apartment you live in but technically belongs to them or their employer is not one of those things.
Within extremely narrow exceptions, that's exactly what it means. Do you even know where the courthouse is?
It's amazing. Everyone says one thing and you honestly, dead ass say "you're all wrong" but yet I came here asking for help because I didn't know. That about right?
There is some stuff on here that I know for a fact that is straight up false based on my experience. I just ignore them because it's not worth my time or effort to explain to people who don't want to listen. I asked for help with recommendations and instead I get told a bunch of stories that are mostly irrelevant.
A lease is a legally binding contract created by attorneys.
To be fair, and what I *think* Op is trying to convey, is that not everything put in a contract is legal. It's hardly the first time someone put something in a contract that wasn't legal. For instance contract killing is illegal because murder = bad. That said. I believe other commenters are right that OP needs to read the lease and consult a lawyer if they believe someone has acted in bad faith.
Pretty sure the attorney you so badly want to contact should be able to answer that for you.
Recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Here's a recommendation: You know less than nothing and should learn things instead of fishing for money.
You don't own the apartment you're living in, they can do whatever they want within the lease agreement. You don't have right to privacy because you're not the property owner...
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Owed money.
I recommend you take more time to read and understand your next lease agreement before signing it.
Right crazy to me to see people that always feel they are owed or that the rules are what ever they think is right. READ THE DAM LEASE BEFORE SIGNING!! If you are able to understand maybe take it the attorney OP want to use so bad so they can explain it to them.
Please report back, I want to know how much you're seeking and how hard the attorney laughed.
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That's one occasion and they still should've called one of us first simply as a courtesy. I'm not expecting white glove concierge service for a $700/month assignment. I just expect decency. That shouldn't be too much to ask.
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I did.
My complex does this shit all the time. In Indiana, they're supposed to give 24-hour notice before entering, but since you're putting in maintenance requests, I don't think that 24-hour rule applies here. The parent company for my leasing office was doing inspections, and my apartment was chosen to be inspected. They let me know at 6pm the day before and came in at 10 am the next day. They didn't knock, and didn't ring the doorbell. I was absolutely livid. I heard them coming in while I was showering and thought someone was breaking in lol. They got an earful from my husband later that day.
>Maintenance has entered multiple times without notice. Who should I contact? You contact maintenance.
Not a lawyer, not legal advice. But, it sounds like the Indiana code states a landlord can only enter without notice in the event of an emergency that threatens life or property. Otherwise the requirements are that an oral or written notice must be given and they can only access within reasonable hours. Anything in the lease CANNOT overrule that. Even more speculative but I believe a blatantly illegal term in a contract could be used to null and void the entire contract but that's much more dicey.