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2011/03/04 10:06:55 AM

j
j
Posts: 2 		We have a tenant in our sectional title who has been spoken to about walking in the common areas either naked or in underpants. He continues to do so. He has also been seen in single womens gardens and a few residents have reported a male fitting his description staring in their bedroom or bathroom windows. A police report has been filed, we are still waiting for a response.
We have notified the owner who has given two months notice to the tenant. In the meantime he continues with his behaviour but is impossible to catch red handed. We have discovered that the lease is not in his name - can we deny him access to the complex? Or notify the owner and her tenant that this guest has 24 hours to vacate the property? Surely if his name is not on the lease he is a guest?
He has also been stalking young girls and writes suggestive letters to them and various female residents.
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2011/03/05 09:07:20 PM

decorum.35
decorum.35
Posts: 9 		I was not going to reply but here is my advice.The Body Coporate has a "relationship" with the owner .Essentially it is the owners problem to sort out.
The fact that his name is not on the lease does not make him a visitor.Often a Husband may sign a lease but his wife is not a visitor.Even as a visitor I can not see that you could deny him access without proof.Even if you had proof you may have difficulty.
My only advice would be to apply as much pressure on the owner and consult with a attorney as to how you can protect your complex with your Rules and regulations It is normally compulsory to have these registered at the deeds office .If not you may leave open a loophole.If you looking for a quality Attorney I would recommend you get in touch with Marlon.(member of forum)
The police may act perhaps chat to them and explain the situation.It may be indecent exposure but am not sure how it would apply if he is in his exclusive use area.
Sorry I cant solve this one for you.

Shaun


j wrote:
We have a tenant in our sectional title who has been spoken to about walking in the common areas either naked or in underpants. He continues to do so. He has also been seen in single womens gardens and a few residents have reported a male fitting his description staring in their bedroom or bathroom windows. A police report has been filed, we are still waiting for a response.
We have notified the owner who has given two months notice to the tenant. In the meantime he continues with his behaviour but is impossible to catch red handed. We have discovered that the lease is not in his name - can we deny him access to the complex? Or notify the owner and her tenant that this guest has 24 hours to vacate the property? Surely if his name is not on the lease he is a guest?
He has also been stalking young girls and writes suggestive letters to them and various female residents.

edited by Shaun35 on 2011/03/05
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2011/03/08 03:09:38 PM

j
j
Posts: 2 		Shaun thanks for the advice
What is the board of trustees responsibility in this regard? I believe a security notice should be sent to residents but other trustees so not want to damage the "safe" reputation of the complex. In the meantime this person is looking in an average of two unsuspecting womens windows a week. I know we cant reveal the identity of the perpetrator without proof but surely we can alert residents to be vigilant?
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