Does a landlord who enters an apartment for the purpose of switching off electrical appliances have common authority with the tenant over the leased premises?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Elliott, 50 F.3d 180 (2nd Cir. 1995):
Applying Illinois v. Rodriguez, we have determined that it is not reasonable for police to believe that a landlord who enters an apartment for the purpose of switching off electrical appliances from time to time has common authority with the tenant over the leased premises. United States v. Brown, 961 F.2d 1039, 1041 (2d Cir.1992) (per curiam).
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Can a police officer rely reasonably on the authority of a landlord to enter an apartment and search the tenant's room? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What authority does a peace officer have at common law to enter a private premises to effect an arrest? (Canada (Federal), Canada)
Does a signed lease that allows a landlord to withhold rent from a tenant provide a waiver by the tenant of their right to object to the distress procedure? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for "common common law common common law" in a class action? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have the courts dealt with title disputes between a landlord and tenant when the landlord's lease expires? ("New York", United States of America)
Is a tenant entitled to sue the landlord for possession of a property where the landlord also seeks to invest in the tenant's property? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a tenant-in-common (tenant in common) claim exclusive possession of the property? ("New York", United States of America)
Does a tenant have to move back into the leased premises? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a person who entered the apartment door a crack for the purposes of a Fourth Amendment search, obtain a search warrant from the police? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a landlord owe a duty of care to a tenant under a lease agreement? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
