Need link for renters rights ASAP

Italia1970 Member

Member since 15 February 2016

Italia1970Member25 October 2016 01:54:32

I'm staying in Punta Cana in a 2 bedroom unit that is a share. (I rented 1 bedroom, another person rented the other and we both share the common areas)

The manager lives in the apartment right next door.

I have been here a week and at least 5 times he has knocked, and when nobody answers, uses his key and opens the door and barges into the place I am renting.

This seems to be trespassing to me.

The manager claims it is not because he is not entering the room he is renting me, even though I paid to have access to the kitchen and living room as well.

Could someone please advise me of where I can find the laws regarding this behavior.

Thanks,

John

DRyaimi Active member

Member since 19 August 2013

DRyaimiActive member25 October 2016 02:47:50

I'd change the locks. He has No right to walk into your apartment without your consent.

Italia1970 Member

Member since 15 February 2016

Italia1970Member25 October 2016 10:11:15

Hi,

I agree but I need a document thats states this is illegal in the DR.

DRyaimi Active member

Member since 19 August 2013

DRyaimiActive member25 October 2016 10:42:38

If that's how you feel then go to the fiscal office and ask the secretary

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic Expert25 October 2016 11:45:47

17390

I don't know where this would be covered.聽

Any place I have lived owner/manager doesn't even have a key!聽 You have a lease or contract? Change the locks.