landlord inspection

[willa]

I have to have my landlord come in to inspect my apt for peeling paint and window guards, as I recently adopted a child under the age of three. Can anyone give me advice as to how to behave/what to let him look at , what rights I have while he is inspecting? clearly, it is an adversarial relationship and he would like me out.

[willa]

btw... he is planning to come in with the new building manager.. do I have to let them both in?

[Phil Cohen]

Probably best to have a friend with you as a witness if you think there will be some problem lying ahead. I'm not clear why he needs to inspect, but he has a right to do it. This visit sounds fairly innocuous to me, unless there are issues you haven't mentioned. Yes, he can bring the building manager.

[joliett]

Just for everyone's information, ANY child in the building means window guards are required on ALL hallway windows.

And I agree with Phil,having a second person present in your apartment is VERY GOOD advise.

<small>[ June 08, 2003, 11:12 PM: Message edited by: Joel Teicher, P.E. ]</small>