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Woman Confronts Maintenance Guy For Repeatedly Entering Her House Unannounced And Without Knocking In A Viral TikTok
Recently, a video on TikTok has gone viral after the TikToker @halzmaki put it up on the platform. Captioned “a little scared” and hashtagged #rentalproperty and #collegelife, the 21-second recording captured a man saying “hi” while the camera was pointed at the ceiling.
The viewer then hears the Tiktoker confronting the stranger: “Umm, you need to knock before you come in.” But it seems like the man doesn’t see this as a big deal as he responds: “Well, I have a key, so…”
The brief exchange between the TikToker and the man turned into a heated discussion on women’s safety in their own home, with many people pointing out that the situation was not only wrong but potentially dangerous.
Later, @halzmaki added a second video, sharing some background story with the viewers, which only revealed more worrying details about this incident.
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Image credits: Maria Ziegler (not the actual photo)
This TikTok video of a woman confronting a maintenance guy who entered her home unannounced and without knocking has gone viral
@halzmaki A little scared 😅 #rentalproperty#collegelife♬ original sound – 😵💫
Image credits: halzmaki
Image credits: halzmaki
Image credits: halzmaki
For those who’re wondering if a maintenance worker can show up unannounced to enter our apartment, David M Owens, a tenant lawyer in Westwood, MA, claims that unless they provide notice that they are coming, you don’t have to let them in. “If [the worker] is coming in without permission and unannounced, that may be a violation of your right to quiet enjoyment.”
According to Nolo, quiet enjoyment is “The right of a property owner or tenant to enjoy his or her property without interference. Disruption of quiet enjoyment may constitute a legal nuisance. Leases and rental agreements often contain a ‘covenant of quiet enjoyment,’ expressly obligating the landlord to ensure that tenants live undisturbed.”
Although there is no specific federal law regarding a renter’s right to quiet enjoyment, all rental lease agreements should include language regarding a renter’s right to quiet enjoyment, under an implied warranty or covenant. In most cases, courts will uphold a renter’s right to quiet enjoyment even if it is not mentioned in the lease agreement.
Moreover, most states require that a landlord give notice to tenants 24 or 48 hours before the entry is to take place. However, it’s worth noting that a landlord can enter a rental property at any time without notice in order to make an emergency repair.
The TikToker shared a second video revealing the whole story
@halzmaki Reply to @othan1979 ♬ original sound – 😵💫
She also addressed the comments that called her silly for recording the confrontation instead of calling the police
@halzmaki Reply to @whitesoxstan ♬ original sound – 😵💫
According to Enjuris, apartment complex owners are responsible for the people they employ to care for the property. For example, if an employee causes harm to tenants or their property, the landlord/apartment complex management could be held liable. Additionally, if the apartment complex does not provide reasonable security measures for tenants who then become victims of a crime in their home, there could be cause for civil action.
Many people expressed their huge concern with this whole situation and said that this is wrong on so many levels
What do you think ?
Mad Dragon 3 years ago
When my son moved into his own apartment, I bought him a door brace for both his front door and bedroom door. It requires no installation, just goes under the doorknob and jams it so even if someone has a key they’re not getting the door open. He’s a trans man who moved to a conservative part of the state, and this gave us both piece of mind.
Emmydearest 3 years ago
That's something but it doesn't resolve the issue completely. The guy might enter the house when nobody is in, do whatever (stealing, putting hidden cameras, snooping around...) or even hide and wait until one of the women comes home alone... I'd change the locks and install a camera facing the entrance door.
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Fred L. 3 years ago (edited)
Well there´s a guy who doesn´t want to keep his job. And, potentially, his life or freedom.
Night Owl 3 years ago
Things could've easily escalated. Imagine if she pointed a gun at him. He should really learn to knock
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Seedy Vine 3 years ago
He could've gotten himself killed by a freaked-out woman who has been through enough and thinks she's defending herself. Dude put himself in danger as well as the OP and her roommates.
StrangeOne 3 years ago
Something similar happened to me. I told management about an issue with the windows. I was expecting to hear back from someone to set up a time. Instead later the next week I get woken up by my caretaker calling me from my hallway in front of my bedroom while I was sleeping in just a shirt and underwear. I fricken screamed and he as the gall to just stare at me like I was the one that was in the wrong. I slammed my bedroom door put on pants went out to the foyer and met with 2 other maintenance guys. Boy was I scared. I called management, the property manager thought it was hilarious and claimed "we do criminal record checks with all our management staff. You are safe with them." When I asked why they didn't give me 24 hr notice they said me bringing up a maintenance issue "IS" a 24 hr notice and it's their policy that they don't need to. The Tenancy Board said to call the cops next time it happened and that they don't care what their policy is, 24 hr notice must be given.
Emmydearest 3 years ago
Sure, because only people who already have a criminal record can commit a crime 🤦. Which is also a catch 22: you can't commit a crime if you've never been to prison but, in order to go to prison, you have to commit a crime! Oh, my poor brain! And besides, maybe the maintenance guy is a saint but I still wouldn't want to be caught by surprise by anyone in the privacy of my own home. I could be going around naked, having sex, taking a shower, using the toilet with the door open (guilty 💁🏻)...
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Marissa Taylor 3 years ago
yeah id cal cops. reveiw contract and landlord needs to fire mantincne guy
Josh Schrank 3 years ago
Sorry, I'm sure the article is interesting, however, I cannot get past those eyelashes. Does she not know how ridiculous she looks??
S 3 years ago
Do you honestly think she cares what a random old man online thinks of her appearance? Come on, surely you're better than this, Mr. Schrank...
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Mad Dragon 3 years ago
When my son moved into his own apartment, I bought him a door brace for both his front door and bedroom door. It requires no installation, just goes under the doorknob and jams it so even if someone has a key they’re not getting the door open. He’s a trans man who moved to a conservative part of the state, and this gave us both piece of mind.
Emmydearest 3 years ago
That's something but it doesn't resolve the issue completely. The guy might enter the house when nobody is in, do whatever (stealing, putting hidden cameras, snooping around...) or even hide and wait until one of the women comes home alone... I'd change the locks and install a camera facing the entrance door.
Load More Replies... Fred L. 3 years ago (edited)
Well there´s a guy who doesn´t want to keep his job. And, potentially, his life or freedom.
Night Owl 3 years ago
Things could've easily escalated. Imagine if she pointed a gun at him. He should really learn to knock
Load More Replies... Seedy Vine 3 years ago
He could've gotten himself killed by a freaked-out woman who has been through enough and thinks she's defending herself. Dude put himself in danger as well as the OP and her roommates.
StrangeOne 3 years ago
Something similar happened to me. I told management about an issue with the windows. I was expecting to hear back from someone to set up a time. Instead later the next week I get woken up by my caretaker calling me from my hallway in front of my bedroom while I was sleeping in just a shirt and underwear. I fricken screamed and he as the gall to just stare at me like I was the one that was in the wrong. I slammed my bedroom door put on pants went out to the foyer and met with 2 other maintenance guys. Boy was I scared. I called management, the property manager thought it was hilarious and claimed "we do criminal record checks with all our management staff. You are safe with them." When I asked why they didn't give me 24 hr notice they said me bringing up a maintenance issue "IS" a 24 hr notice and it's their policy that they don't need to. The Tenancy Board said to call the cops next time it happened and that they don't care what their policy is, 24 hr notice must be given.
Emmydearest 3 years ago
Sure, because only people who already have a criminal record can commit a crime 🤦. Which is also a catch 22: you can't commit a crime if you've never been to prison but, in order to go to prison, you have to commit a crime! Oh, my poor brain! And besides, maybe the maintenance guy is a saint but I still wouldn't want to be caught by surprise by anyone in the privacy of my own home. I could be going around naked, having sex, taking a shower, using the toilet with the door open (guilty 💁🏻)...
Load More Replies... Marissa Taylor 3 years ago
yeah id cal cops. reveiw contract and landlord needs to fire mantincne guy
Josh Schrank 3 years ago
Sorry, I'm sure the article is interesting, however, I cannot get past those eyelashes. Does she not know how ridiculous she looks??
S 3 years ago
Do you honestly think she cares what a random old man online thinks of her appearance? Come on, surely you're better than this, Mr. Schrank...
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