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Does an apartment landlord in Florida have right to search personal belongings?
I'm new to florida and I'm renting a low income apartment. We have inspections tommorrow. I'm expecting them to look in the kitchen , bath, and bedrooms and look at the general cleanliness of the place but do they have the right to search my dressers,draws, boxes and other personal belongings? I dont think so, do you? Its ok if they look in the closets, to me that part of the apartment structure but all furniture and dressers are personal which would require some sort of legal warrant. I'm just concerned about my right to privacy. Any thoughts from renters or landlords welcomed.
3 years ago - 7 answers
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no landlord has the right to your personal belongings unless you get evicted and forfit your things. some low income places will screw you over if you dont know your laws for your state. i got screwed out of a low income apt. in mississippi. most neighbors in low income are snitches too.
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I would imagine they are not allowed to do so. Your best bet is to call your local law enforcement agency!
by Mrs.Brea- 3 years ago
Look up Florida renters rights .See for yourself.
by topguntony- 3 years ago
The structure of the apartment and any furniture that is provided by the landlord is subject to search as to their condition. Your landlord can not open your hat box for an inspection, legally. Your jewelery box can not be inspected. The coat storage locker that came with the apartment is legal to open and inspect. Items in it may be taken out but they can not be inspected, legally.
by whatevit- 3 years ago
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by cubcowboysgirl- 3 years ago
they are not allowed to look through your personal things, in fact you must be present for the inspector to enter your premise,unless of course they have a search warrant, or have obtained your permission with a 24 hour advanced notice
by critter man- 3 years ago
I don't think they should even be looking into your closets or cabinets. They are checking to make sure the apartment is in good condition and a safe place to live.
by JUSTME- 3 years ago