Tenants' Privacy Rights FAQ
When
a landlord has the legal right to enter rented premises
From
the Nolo.com Landlord and Tenant Center
Under
what circumstances may a landlord enter rental property?
Typically,
a landlord has the right to enter rented premises in cases of emergency,
in order to make needed repairs (in some states, just to determine whether
repairs are necessary) or to show the property to prospective new tenants
or purchasers.
Several states
allow landlords the right of entry during a tenant's extended absence
(often defined as seven days or more) to maintain the property as necessary
and to inspect for damage and needed repairs. In most cases, a landlord
may not enter just to check up on the tenant and the rental property.
Must landlords
provide notice of entry?
States typically
require landlords to provide advance notice (usually 24 hours) before
entering a rental unit. In most states, without advance notice, a landlord
or manager may enter rented premises while a tenant is living there only
in an emergency, such as a fire or serious water leak, or when the tenant
gives permission.
To find out
how much notice a landlord must give a tenant before entering, check your
state's landlord-tenant statutes.
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