dubbleyoo Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I have just had a real estate agent call me asking for help. A tenant has abandoned a house, leaving 2 cats and sevral young kittens inside. 1 kitten is already deceased. The agent told me the RSPCA won't help. The agent can't enter unless they have permission from the tenant. I have said that I have less rights than them, me enering would be break and enter. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freundhund Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I think you might need to find a broken window. Even if it is accidentally broken. Also can't you mistake the cat calls for cries for help and open up to check that someone isn't hurt inside? You need to get serious legal advice for this. Will the local police not help? I thought the RSPCA had the right to enter property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbleyoo Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 The agent is willing to unlock the door, just not going inside. That is a good idea about the cry for help. I will suggest they call a lawyer and I will too. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Contacting the police might be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Contacting the police might be a good idea. I'd be calling the rangers first. They have some powers of entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Why won't the agent go inside? If the tenancy contract has been broken through abandonment ( and I assume failure to pay rent) why can't he access the property? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbleyoo Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 I have just rung the agent to let them know of your suggestions. They have gotten in contact with the tenant, who has said they have been going there daily to give them food and water. The deceased kitten was apparently the runt of the litter. The RSPCA is going to the house tomorrow to pick up all the animals. I hope no more die in the meantime and that they are not put down when they get to the RSPCA. Thanks for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbleyoo Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 The agent said they can't, for legal reasons. I don't know much about the law, but I know I can't go into someones' house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 The agent said they can't, for legal reasons. I don't know much about the law, but I know I can't go into someones' house. I just think it odd that he can open a locked door for you though???? Good to hear they'll be collected tomorrow though. Let's hope they'll be ok until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbleyoo Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 The agent said they can't, for legal reasons. I don't know much about the law, but I know I can't go into someones' house. I just think it odd that he can open a locked door for you though???? Good to hear they'll be collected tomorrow though. Let's hope they'll be ok until then. I think she thought I had special powers :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeimMe Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 That is very odd... The rules may differ from state to state but here the agent is able to enter the property in the case of an emergency and also if the Property Manager has reason to believe the property has been abandoned (after a day has elasped). I would think that this situation would be covered by both of those clauses. I hope that it's not too hot there and they have access to water. Poor kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Police. But only if the agent or owner can't get in. They should be the first point of call. I would tell the agent that they are now aware of the animal's suffering, and failing act upon it may constitute a cruelty offence. Maybe the agent can attend with the police? And open the property at their request prior to entry being forced? Edited February 6, 2012 by Alyosha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Police. But only if the agent or owner can't get in. They should be the first point of call. I would tell the agent that they are now aware of the animal's suffering, and failing act upon it may constitute a cruelty offence. Maybe the agent can attend with the police? And open the property at their request prior to entry being forced? I agree. I hope the animals are all ok. Just because the former owners have said they are feeding/watering the animals (over the phone) does not mean they are doing so. Especially concerning is that they have left the property. IME the animals will be taken by the police (or local rangers if called by police) to take them to your local shelter where at least they will be cared for short term and if not reunited with the owners, have a chance of finding a new home fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Contacting the police might be a good idea. I'd be calling the rangers first. They have some powers of entry. Rangers have no powers of entry or powers of anything when it comes to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in NSW. The only organisations that can enforce this act is the RSPCA, AWL and the NSW Police. I'm glad they're getting the poor kitties out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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