All my life, whenever I've lived in an apartment complex I've always had to deal with a large number of solicitors. Much more so than when I lived in a residential neighborhood. Even when the apartment complex has clearly-posted signs that say "NO SOLICITING", they still solicit. They're like pests. Cockroaches that I'd love to step on and squash.
The question is: why do solicitors tend to target apartment complexes like flies on sh*t? I use that analogy because solicitors are really a combination of those two things (flies and sh*t).
I contact my local police department whenever I have a solicitor come to my front door. The police tell me that the solicitor has the right to knock on doors if they have a permit from the local town/city hall. I'm confused here: isn't an apartment complex considered "private property" where management's rules supercede those of the police??? In other words, if it says "NO SOLICITING", that means no soliciting. Right?
BTW, those magazine sellers are the scourge of the earth,
Answer by Phradoe B
yes the apartment complex has a sign however it is also their duty to include no trespassing, and actually enforce their no solicitation rule albeit keeping the gates locked and the like. also they go to apartment complexes because it's a concentration of potential marketing and selling. you need to get on your leasing office and tell them they are in violation of their leasing contract in that you signed their lease abiding by all their rules and posted signs however they are breaching their contract by not enforcing it. i bet if you tell them that you'll notice a big change. throw the lease in the leasing offices' face and explain to them that if they don't enforce their contract agreement you will file suit.
Answer by Lov4nzyx2
There are more people in a smaller area, so apt. complexes are ideal for them. It can vary, but in my area, if the apt complex has a no soliciting sign, it doesn't matter if the solicitor has a permit, he can't solicit on the property. I would continue to call the police if they show up. Maybe they'll get tired of the calls and do something.
FYI: The no soliciting signs must be a specific size and the letters must also be a specific size and must have the ordinance violation number on them to be valid for our dept. Maybe yours is the same?
Answer by Bob S
Why? Because there are more people in less space. They maximize their time and effort there.
Is it legal? Depends on the state and local laws. Most often if the sign is in a conspicuous place and they persist, they are breaking the law. Even the girl scouts.
Answer by Chris C
not all solicitors target apartment complexes. There are some vacuum sales places that target elderly and retired people.
Answer by Mary C
I would think that the reason solicitors target apartment complexes is that they can knock on the largest number of doors with the least amount of walking. (You probably get more than your share of 'Trick or Treaters' at Halloween, too!)
I think I would ask at the office about the 'no soliciting' signs and exactly what the management thinks that they mean. Perhaps they will take it up with the police. Maybe you should call the management instead of the police when a solicitor knocks at your door. If management called the police, they might get a different response.
I have some wooded property with 'no trespassing' and 'no hunting' signs. Frequently, hunters ignore the signs and come onto the property to hunt deer. The police will do nothing when I call about the hunters, but they will come out right away if I report an abandoned car/truck on my property!
It's weird!
Give your answer to this question below!
Orignal From: Why do solicitors always tend to target apartment complexes? Second question: is it legal to do so?
Post a Comment