Illegal Activity

The following FAQ page will list different forms of acceptable evidence in order to issue a formal leasing violation for illegal activity onsite.

ILLEGAL ACTIVITY: No illegal activity of any kind will be permitted on the premise. If any Roommate, guests or other person under the Roommate’s control is found to be engaging in illegal activity, that Roommate will be subject to termination of this Agreement and immediate eviction proceedings. Note: In the State of North Carolina and Georgia, this includes the recreational use of Cannabis, on or near the premise. A single violation of this term shall be good cause for termination of the lease agreement and eviction proceedings. (Page 7).

Soft Evidence 

Description 

General complaint

A formal complaint sent to Alcove directly from a roommate or landlord. This may be submitted in a support ticket or by emailing the support team. 

Messages

Screenshots of texts or messages indicating that a roommate or group of roommates are in possession of an unauthorized pet, sent through texts or instant messaging apps. Must show the date and person responsible.

Landlord inspection

Details from a self-inspection report conducted by the landlord, indicating lease violations. 

Hard Evidence 

Description 

Alcove inspection report

Alcove vendor has found irrefutable evidence of illegal activity and has documented it in the report. Either in a bedroom or common area. 

Photos and videos

Photos/videos submitted showing irrefutable evidence of illegal activity onsite and the person responsible. 

Police report or notification

Formal police report or search warrant linking illegal activity to an individual on the lease. May also be reported to Alcove directly from the police department via email or phone.