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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore
I disagree.
I think what most people are forgetting/ignoring...is the layout of CYV's.
Given that we're not talking about windows/sliding doors facing the street, or an open yard, where privacy can't be expected, but instead are facing a walled in area and what is otherwise a very private setting...it's perfectly reasonable for folks to expect a little privacy on that side.
I think the poster above who said that maybe the landlord is just a nosy/Peeping Tom sort, is IMHO...probably the closest to the truth.
Putting a lock on the gate by the tenant, so that someone wanting to access the 'private' back yard and has to ring the doorbell (removing lock it when not home)...is a simple solution that avoids confrontation with the landlord.
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You hit the nail on the head. This would be grounds to either getting out of the lease since the landlord violated it, or seek some type of monetary compensation from the courts for violating privacy and possible trauma to the cats. Also possible criminal violation if you felt threaten by him looking in. Good luck in whatever course of action you seek.