Tenant Privacy Violation Concerns

Summary

Unauthorized entry into your apartment by another resident, with the leasing offices knowledge, may constitute burglary and harassment. The Landlord Tenant Act of 1985 mandates landlords to ensure tenant privacy. DC Code § 22–801 makes burglary illegal. Contact local law enforcement to report these incidents.

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Dorothy Austin
Hello Dorothy Austin, how can I assist you with your legal issue today? Could you please explain the situation a bit more?
A "Resident" above my apartment is allowed by the leasing office to have my apartment key, and w
Hello Dorothy Austin, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To provide you with the most accurate information, could you please tell me in which city or state this is happening?
A "Resident" who is living above my apartment since December * is allowed to have my apartment key with him and any day I went out, he would come down and use the key and open my apartment and stole and destroy my things, the leasing office staff keep protecting him. I livejere in washington, DC.
Hello Dorothy, based on your situation, you may be a victim of burglary and harassment. In Washington, DC:
- The Landlord Tenant Act of * requires landlords to ensure your privacy.
- DC Code § *–* states that burglary is illegal.
I would recommend contacting local law enforcement to report these incidents.