Apt. lease - Posted by Ashley

Posted by Rich-CA on September 28, 2007 at 16:16:47:

I would have to ask if they gave you the key to look at the place or after you agreed to rent. I would also ask what size of complex it is (some very large ones have different departments and changing locks between tenants is standard and it may just be one department did not notify the other - also if you have the key the repair people used, it is best the change locks last to ensure a repair person does not come back later - after you have moved in - and rip you off). I would suggest asking the leasing office or manager what is going on.

Apt. lease - Posted by Ashley

Posted by Ashley on September 28, 2007 at 13:02:16:

If an apt complex gives you a key before you sign the lease, and you’ve moved some items in, can they change the locks? Is that legal?