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Woman Confronts Maintenance Guy For Repeatedly Entering Her House Unannounced And Without Knocking In A Viral TikTok
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Woman Confronts Maintenance Guy For Repeatedly Entering Her House Unannounced And Without Knocking In A Viral TikTok

Woman Confronts Maintenance Guy For Repeatedly Entering Her House Unannounced And Without Knocking In A Viral TikTokMaintenance Guy Says He Doesn't Need To Knock When Coming Over And Just Lets Himself InMaintenance Man Enters Woman's Home Without Warning, Says He Doesn't Need To Knock But The Internet Disagrees‘I Have A Key, So…’: Woman Confronts Maintenance Man Who Just Marched Into Her House Unannounced, Yet He Feels No GuiltWoman Is Shocked Her Maintenance Guy Has A Key To Her Apartment And Lets Himself In Without WarningTikToker Confronts Maintenance Guy Who Entered Her Home Without Knocking Because He “Had A Key”, Goes ViralWoman Shares On TikTok How A Maintenance Guy Completely Disregards All Protocol And Lets Himself Into Her Home With No Warning
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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.

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

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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.

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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

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Mad Dragon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well there´s a guy who doesn´t want to keep his job. And, potentially, his life or freedom.

Night Owl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Things could've easily escalated. Imagine if she pointed a gun at him. He should really learn to knock

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Mad Dragon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well there´s a guy who doesn´t want to keep his job. And, potentially, his life or freedom.

Night Owl
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Things could've easily escalated. Imagine if she pointed a gun at him. He should really learn to knock

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