Once an eviction has been scheduled, can an owner go onto the property and remove trash thatresulted in a zoning codeviolation?
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Once an eviction has been scheduled, can an owner go onto the property and remove trash thatresulted in a zoning codeviolation?
Asked on October 24, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Maryland
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not the landlord of a given property can go onto a property and remove the trash that has resulted in a zoning code violation depends upon where the trash is located. If the trash is located on the exterior of the rented premises that is subject to an eviction proceeding, I see nothing wrong in removing the trash.
If there is an order for the clean up of the trash by a governmental entity, I suggest that the landlord advise the tenant of the need to remove the trash to comply with the order for its removal and give at least 24 hours notice for doing so. Given the perceived problems concerning the question that you are writing about, I recommend consulting with a landlord tenant attorney to assist in resolving the trash clean up issue.
Good luck.
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