Maintenance Entering Apartment Without Notice

[tblue.gator]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL

Hi,

I live in a relatively large apartment complex in FL which employs a maintenance staff of about 10 individuals. Several times since moving in almost a year ago, maintenance has entered the apartment without my consent and without providing any notice. It is my understanding that they never provide a notice to any of the residents here and frequently enter the apartments while tenants are away. My apartment is a two-bedroom, individual lease unit, each bed-space having a unique lock, with the other bed-space in my unit currently being uninhabited. Are they allowed to enter my apartment without my consent? Without notice?

Thank you

 

[atomizer]

About half the states require notice, I think FL does. But if you put in for a repair, then permission to enter is presumed to have been given. Look up your FL statutes and if indicated, insist that notice be provided. Why is part of your rental uninhabitable?

 

[tblue.gator]

I checked out the statues, if I'm interpretting them correctly they have to give at least a 12 hour notice. Anyone else care to read over them and give me a second opinion?

http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0083/SEC53.HTM&Title=->2002->Ch0083->Section%2053#0083.53

The other bedroom is currently uninhabitated because my previous roomate was evicted. Thnak you for your help!