Atruckdriver
Junior Member
In Florida
The situation...
Four roommates renting a house that is on the market to be sold to someone else who wishes to purchases it as a rental property. If the deed changes hands the rental agreement will remain intact.
Question #1
Could a police officer who suspected illegal drug use by one of the roommates pose as a someone wishing to buy the house as a means to tour the premises and gather information for a warrant?
Question #2
Could a police officer gain consent to search the premises by enlisting the help/consent of the landlord alone? Is there any situation in which the landlord could grant permission to search?
Question #3
If one roommate grants permission to search, is the officer allowed to search all rooms or just the common space?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
The situation...
Four roommates renting a house that is on the market to be sold to someone else who wishes to purchases it as a rental property. If the deed changes hands the rental agreement will remain intact.
Question #1
Could a police officer who suspected illegal drug use by one of the roommates pose as a someone wishing to buy the house as a means to tour the premises and gather information for a warrant?
Question #2
Could a police officer gain consent to search the premises by enlisting the help/consent of the landlord alone? Is there any situation in which the landlord could grant permission to search?
Question #3
If one roommate grants permission to search, is the officer allowed to search all rooms or just the common space?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?