Would it be considered trespassing when my psycho landlord closes my bedroom window from the outside?
2026-07-02 17:05 UTC
Replies (15)
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@Telodzrum@lemmy.world 2026-07-02 17:11
Depends. Consult a locally-licensed attorney for legal advice.
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@disregardable@lemmy.zip 2026-07-02 17:38
No, they own the building. There would at least be a question if they entered your unit, but they didn’t.
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@Shortstack@reddthat.com 2026-07-02 17:45
Why haven’t you put a piece of wood in the window track yet? If you physically block the window, he can’t do it from the outside
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@Jabril@hexbear.net 2026-07-02 18:03
It really depends on where you live and if the landlord lives in the same housebut: are there clearly written rules in the lease about the windows needing to stay closed? If not it is likely not justifiable for them to close them. Typically a landlord needs to provide 24-48 hours notice to enter the unit so if they are showing up on random days and entering that it likely illegal. Throwing away personal property is also illegal. The security cameras could also be illegal. The only way to know any of this would be to contact a local housing justice non profit (if it exists) or preferably a local tenant lawyer. You need to make sure you are documenting everything that seems like a violation, even just writing a note of when and what happened but photos and video could be preferable
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@davel@lemmy.ml 2026-07-02 18:18
The answer hinges on law, which hinges on location, location, location, so you’re asking the wrong people.
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@laranis@lemmy.zip 2026-07-02 18:30
If they remotely control the AC why wouldn’t the landlord just turn off the AC when the window was open? Seems more logical, tbh. Maybe that’s the escalation you mentioned youbwere worried about in another response.
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@LeeeroooyJeeenkiiins@hexbear.net 2026-07-02 19:09
I would physically beat the shit out of a landlord doing that. I am paying to use this property, it’s not yours to do ANYTHING with.
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@tiramichu@sh.itjust.works 2026-07-02 20:26
You need to check on tenancy laws in your location. It might not be considered trespassing, but it could be something else. Here in the UK tenants have a right to “quiet enjoyment” as it is phrased in law, which means your landlord is not allowed to bother you unannounced, and if they want to come to the property they must give reasonable advance notice (usually 24 hours) You may have something similar.
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@skankhunt42@lemmy.ca 2026-07-02 17:51
Put a stick in the window on the inside to hold it open, and a camera watching everything
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@phonics@lemmy.world 2026-07-02 21:44
In Australia that issue would fall under ‘quiet comfort’. I don’t think they’d be allowed to do that.
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@Nonconfrontational@lemmy.ml 2026-07-02 22:49
Lock it open?
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@ms_lane@lemmy.world 2026-07-03 15:04
I mean, if they’ve got AC running and you have a window open you’re killing the efficiency for everyone, it’s sort of a dick move. But if they didn’t have it running, they could just ask you nicely to close the window since they’re turning the AC on.
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@deathbird@mander.xyz 2026-07-03 21:24
I don’t see anything about how the other people renting here feel, whether they would prefer windows or AC. The AC appears to be for the whole house, of which you only rent 1 room. Legally he might be in the wrong, but you’re a terrible roommate.
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@Maeve@lemmygrad.ml 2026-07-02 18:12
It’s a fire hazard. If you’re running the ac the window should be closed, or cracked less than 2.5 cm
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@dRLY@lemmy.ml 2026-07-05 01:03
I would guess that it isn’t trespassing in the normal sense since they own the house/building. Since the contract sounds like it allows them access inside and outside based on the kitchen stuff. Still would be good to see what legal protections you have for privacy as a renter in your area. If they are closing the window from the outside, it might not be legally trespassing (again in the normal sense of the law) as they could argue it is a facilities issue or something.