Can a landlord get an access order from Housing Court?

If the landlord gives reasonable notice and has the right to enter, but the tenant unreasonably refuses entry, the landlord can seek an “access order” from the Housing Court. My landlord threatened to change the locks to my apartment if I don’t pay my rent arrearage.

How old do you have to be to live in an apartment?

Children should be listed as occupants. Children living in the rental should simply be listed as occupants and should not be signing a lease if under the age of 18. During the application process, a landlord should not inquire about children in anyway as familial status is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act.

Can a landlord evict a young adult tenant?

A young adult tenant cannot be evicted for just any old reason, either. It must only be done based on a breach of the lease agreement, like every other tenant. Remember, a landlord cannot just evict one tenant and not the others on a lease agreement–it’s all adults or none of them.

Can a landlord seek equitable relief from Housing Court?

The landlord can seek equitable relief from the Housing Court to block a nuisance, either in an independent civil action or on a motion as part of a summary process case. What are my rights as a tenant during the eviction process?

When was the last time a bungalow court was built?

Most bungalow courts were built from 1910 to the early 1930s. With many of them now approaching—or already having surpassed—the century mark, years of wear and tear are beginning to take their toll. Expensive repair bills give owners further incentive to sell, or simply start building anew.

How many judges are on the Housing Court?

The Housing Court has 15 judges and covers all fourteen counties of the Commonwealth. The Housing Court has 6 divisions: Central, Eastern, Metro South, Northeast, Southeast, and Western.

Who is the Chief Justice of Housing Court?

Led by Chief Justice Timothy F. Sullivan, the Housing Court currently has 15 judges and they sit in 6 divisions Central, Eastern, Metro South, Northeast, Southeast, and Western. What would you like to do? Find information on eviction and other landlord-tenant issues in court.

What do you need to know about housing court?

The Housing Court Department handles all matters involving residential housing such as eviction cases, small claims cases, and civil actions involving personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, discrimination, as well as code enforcement actions and appeals of local zoning board decisions that affect residential housing.

Can a court order a landlord to notify a tenant?

Typically the agreement will have express covenants on you as landlord to notify the tenant before gaining access. Only a court order/injunction allowing access to the property, can overrule the quiet enjoyment covenant.

Can a possession order be used to evict a tenant?

However as surrender of the property is implied from the same actions, an Abandonment Notice may be unnecessary. If the tenant has any possible reason to argue a claim for unlawful eviction – such as possessions remaining in the property, rent being paid, mail being received at the address – the Landlord will remain at risk.

Can a landlord force a tenant to enter a property?

However, despite the fact the tenant should allow access, landlords still can’t force entry when they’re not given access to enter (I believe it would be trespassing). Entering the property against your tenants will could give them grounds to start a claim against you for harassment, under the Protection from ‘Eviction Act 1977’.

Can a landlord enter the apartment of a tenant?

Tenants are entitled to exclusive possession of the premises they rent, even to the exclusion of the landlord. Owners, landlords, property managers, or the landlord’s agents cannot simply enter a tenant’s unit anytime they please and for any reason.

Can a landlord evict a tenant who has left the property?

Should the tenants remain in the property at the expiry of that Possession Order, bailiffs can then enter the property and evict the tenant. Landlords can be tempted to try to avoid the Possession Order process to save both time and money – particularly if they believe that the tenants have either surrendered or abandoned the property.