Conference misery::feline_v1

    I too live in an appartment complex, and have a house cat. I mean
    2 house cats. We just acquired a new kitty this past weekend.
    
    In my case, I'm not worried about it because our cat (the older
    one) knows us and will only be at the door if it's my wife or I
    coming in. Otherwise, he's hiding until he checks things out. I
    hope the kitten will learn from him. I know this is true because
    my mother usually cat sits for us when were away, and he's always
    hiding when she comes in. He only comes out when the can opener
    starts up.
    
    The whole point to this is, how does your sisters cat react to
    strangers coming to the door. Will he greet anybody, and bolt
    if he has the chance???? If he does what mine does, I don't think
    there's any reason for concern.
    
    I also believe it is acceptable to ask the management to notify
    her ANYTIME, BEFORE they enter her appartment. (except emergencies).
    I have this arrangement with the people that run my complex, the
    understanding being that I would prefer any work done while I was
    there, and by notifying me of scheduled work, I can arrange to be
    there.
    
    She may want to check her lease and see how it's worded where it talks
    about the landlord entering the appartment. Usually they'll state
    that they will only enter without the renters knowledge in the case
    of an emergency. If that's the case, she has every right to INSIST
    that she be notified beforehand.

    
    In Massachusetts, a landlord must give reasonable (typically 24
    hours) notice to enter any appartment or house s/he rents except
    in emergencies.  This is part of the Massachusetts Sanitary Code.
    
    (This information was obtained from the (highly recommended) Mass.
    Tenant's Association.  Check phone books for your state; there may
    be similar organizations available for your state.)
    
    

    This advance notice is okay if it works.  It isn't necessarily observed
    though, unfortunately.  It doesn't do much good to wave your lease
    provisions under the manager's nose if your cat is lost.
    

    
    I don't know if my sister has reviewed her lease or not as to 
    what it states about "management" entering the apartment.  I 
    feel she should try to work out an agreement with them to notify
    her before they come in...I doubt that she could arrange to be 
    home every time tho as her job isn't that flexible!  
    
    Thanks for the suggestions.  I'll check into it further.  
    
    	My

    
    
    	If all else fails and the management won't notify your
    sister - have her put in a new lock.  Then no one can enter!
    I've been told that in NH the landlord can not enter your apt.
    without permission.  It's an invasion of your privacy.  What
    if you had your jewlery sitting around, anyone could take it,
    and besides someone could kick the cat even if you gave them
    permission to go in.  Lots of people hate cats and would hurt
    them with no feeling of remorse.  If it was my apartment - I
    would simply change the locks!
    

    re .6:
    
    Changing your lock may be in violation of your lease.
    
    -Paula
    

    Consider also that it may be unsafe for the cat to
    remain in the apartment while an exterminator is
    spraying for bugs. The cat could inhale some nasty
    chemicals or could step in residue, later ingesting
    it when washing its paws. The cat SHOULD be removed
    from the apartment at this time.
    

    
    re:  .7 
    
    	Right!  This is what my sister was told...that they (management)
    
    	*have* to have a key to each and every lock that you have on
    your door.  So even if she just added another lock...instead of
    changing the existing one, she'd still be required to give them
    a key. 
    
    	Looks like the problem is resolved...at least for the moment.
    It looks like my sister will be moving in with me for awhile...til
    she goes to join her SO wherever he will be living....we will be
    converting my den into a bedroom for her for a 2 or 3 month period.
    
    	Thanks for all the input tho...it will give her some things
    to consider if she and her SO need to live in an apartment after
    they get together. 
    
    	Myra 

    I- and my two cats- (and husband...) am looking to rent a two bedroom
    apartment in the Metrowest or Worcester area. Does anyone have any
    suggestions as to which complexes accept cats, or have any leads on
    available apartments? We'd like a move-in date anytime during
    April/May. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
    

    Have you checked out note 1435?  It may contain 
    a listing for the Worcester area.
    
    Donna

    Thanks for the pointer to note 1435. If I find out any new info during
    my search I'll be sure to enter it there. 
    

    
    Hi!
    
    It's good that you have been given so much good advice about your
    sister's cat - Corby.
    
    I would like to be cheeky enough to ask you a question:
    
    How did you come by the name?
    
    You see before I moved to Basingstoke (UK) I lived in a town called
    Corby.  My family still live there, and I still love the place very
    much. It's in the Midlands area (the centre of England for those
    of you in the States), and is such a lovely, pretty, friendly town,
    I wonder if that would also describe your cat?  If so, I believe
    it must be an adorable little Kitty?
    
    
    Yours catfully
    
    Christine