Renter's Rights on Construction
Landlords have the right to perform construction on their apartment buildings to ensure the building is up to code, and all utilities, such as water and power, are in working order. However, when it comes to construction, renters have rights, too.
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Contruction Relocation
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Landlords in Los Angeles must give 60 days notice before relocating a tenant. In the event construction needs to take place on an apartment building, the landlord usually does not have the right to force the tenants to vacate unless they give advance notice. In Los Angeles, for example, a landlord may request a tenant to relocate until construction is done only if they give the tenant 60 days notice and cover the costs of relocating them.
Utility Laws
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Landlords may interrupt utilities due to construction. All tenants have a right to working utilities within their apartment and landlords may not interrupt this service for most reasons. However, landlords do have the right to discontinue utility services, such as water and electricity, due to construction.
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Time Limitations
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Construction may only take place during certain hours of the day. Construction within an apartment building may only take place during certain hours. In New York, for example, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Noise Control Code state that, outside of an emergency, construction may only take place on weekdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m..
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