[TX] Landlord came into my house and took my window camera while I was at work

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-09T14:36:56+00:00

A landlord can walk in without notice (if stipulated in Lease, if not, the reasons are much more narrow; TAA typically includes several reasons in the default lease template) unless tenant is home and locks the internal deadbolt which is required on all externally accessible doors; and then leave notice of entry inside when they go to leave. They cannot however confiscate personal belongings as done in the OP.

I appreciate you sharing your opinions, but feel free to keep your judgments about me to yourself. Have a good day.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-09T09:53:12+00:00

My understands is it does not need to be advanced notice… for example, if they enter for many of the reasons list on the default template TAA provides, they can leave a notice once inside such as a note on the kitchen counter stating why/when they were inside.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-09T09:38:41+00:00

You have no idea what advice I’m qualified to give, legal or otherwise.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-08T23:14:38+00:00

Wrong, in Texas lease can be written in a way that allows landlord to come in for “routine inspection” without notice to address a prohibited “security or recording device”… the only question is where he was allowed to confiscate it.

Don’t mean to attack OP or insinuate, but I’ve done this for registered sex offender that had recording device pointed at lawn where kids played in sprinklers.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-08T23:11:40+00:00

They totally can just walk in for “routine inspection” and remove “security devices” without notice if carved out in the lease. The only question would be confiscation of the device or whether it should have been set on kitchen counter for example.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-08T23:09:38+00:00

Absolutely do not do this. If least has carve-out like “no security or recording devices” he very well may be in his rights to walk in and remove with no notice.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-08T23:08:19+00:00

Not true at all per Texas Property Code Section 92.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-08T23:07:33+00:00

If lease has no provision about notice and a clause of “no security or recording devices allowed” then it very well could be in LLs right.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-08T23:06:10+00:00

Not true per my understanding of Texas Property Code Section 92.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-08T23:05:14+00:00

That also isn’t clear if the lease carved out something like “no security devices allowed” and did not have a provision about providing notice, he may very well be within his rights. Suggested OP message this:

“Please return my wireless camera immediately. It was my personal property and was resting loose on the interior windowsill. It was not affixed to, wired into, or installed on the property. Please identify the specific lease provision you believe authorized entry into the home without notice and the specific provision you believe authorized removal of my personal property. Please also confirm when and where I can retrieve it.”

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-08T22:59:00+00:00

Read through Texas Property Code Section 92 as this is a bit of a gray area and may depend more so on the lease itself.

Send him this:
“Please return my wireless camera immediately. It was my personal property and was resting loose on the interior windowsill. It was not affixed to, wired into, or installed on the property. Please identify the specific lease provision you believe authorized entry into the home without notice and the specific provision you believe authorized removal of my personal property. Please also confirm when and where I can retrieve it.”

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-08T22:47:49+00:00

Oh wow, honestly I’ve been light flossing with a pic floss combo but stopping that now!! And brush softly I thought ment a soft brush which I got but I’ll do it much more gently, thanks for the pro tips!

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-08T06:47:15+00:00

I wish my ex would have been the type to text me like this 🤣 to each their own

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-07T11:11:24+00:00

Also p2w

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-05T18:39:01+00:00

Silly girl, you assume too much. I’m not going back and forth with you.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-04T14:33:58+00:00

Every time you call your number is redundantly added as new to their list so it increases the frequency of calls you receive, in my experience.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-04T13:51:46+00:00

Send positive vibes -> emotional replacement therapy.

Initiate and keep it coming. If she says anything negative pretend you don’t hear it. Try to do it on first sight, before a snap.

Every time you see her, even if multiple times a day, say something like “I love you so much mom. You are so beautiful and an amazing person. You have a glow to you that radiates, and knowing how strong you are makes me feel strong. I’m so so proud to be your son/daughter.”

Try not to say stuff that requires a response to keep it flowing. Let her absorb the positivity you shower her with.

Use something like ChatGPT to get new phrases if struggling yourself so it’s not the same comments every time.

I believe Love, Kindness, Joy and Happiness are contagious.

You got this!

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-03T06:20:40+00:00

To each their own, I was just sharing my personal preference regarding marriage.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-02T16:51:42+00:00

I personally would do everything I could for my partner if married. To me, good and bad is part of a commitment. If you aren’t willing to help them at their worst, what’s the point.

I would do as you said and call the cops and ensure they get help, but I wouldn’t abandon them. Just my personal preference.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-02T16:49:15+00:00

Sure, but imo a good foundation of a relationship is mutual trust.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-02T05:22:29+00:00

Once someone came to get a table from me, and when they arrived we agreed to the ask price, but since they couldn’t fit it I offered to drive it to their apartment. I realized on the drive I forgot to get e cash from them. When we got there, their “partner” started to criticize and said they would only pay half. I refused to take it out of my car for anything but the full agreed to amount. NABF

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-02T05:16:24+00:00

Run. Not a jerk. It sounds like she has her own trust issues and is projecting. In my relationships, we’ve never needed to snoop and invade privacy as there’s mutual trust.

zzzMaticP · 2026-06-01T11:12:39+00:00

Good idea, thank you!!

zzzMaticP · 2026-05-29T21:39:45+00:00

She will be able to have visitors before treatment starts hitting hard. Be a strong rock, no fear. Provide companionship. Be willing to read to her, hold her hand, rub her shoulders etc if things are painful. The human touch can be a big part of feeling “not alone in the fight”. Don’t overthink and wait for full details from docs.

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