Motels and the staff...?

Question

My husband and I are staying in weekly motels til we can get on post housing, and usually I like the maid service but here its a little out of hand. They keep knocking FOREVER if you don't answer and just now I was taking a shower and they actually unlocked the door and came in, then left. If they needed to know if anyone was still staying in the motel room they should just call, right? Not to mention I'm very uneasy around strangers. I usually don't let maids come in at all, even at the fancy hotels...actually they never did unless you Asked them to. I guess my question is, is it legal for them to come in like that? What if I wasn't here at all?? I'd think someone was stealing our stuff...

Answer 1

yes its legal as long as they knock first first to avoid this in future but do not disturb sign on the door  or and both chain on the door  you could also call the desk in the morning and tell them you wouldnt like housekeeping serbice

Answer 2

you could contact the manager (someone in charge) and maybe set up a time for the staff to tend to the room...this way it won't be during your shower and you can stash your valuables elsewhere.

just ask the front desk/person in charge what the procedure is and try and set up a time