Can a commercial landlord just come into you office w/out notice?

Question

Our small business is having a tenant / landlord issue and I'm not sure if you are the person to ask. We run a small massage therapy office that really doesn't have set hours since we are only there for scheduled appointments. Our landlord has a habit of having work done in our offices without prior notice or any notice at all. He says he has the right at anytime but he never takes us into consideration by giving us advance notice. Is that right of him to do? Is there any where to find what commercial tenant laws are?

He has electrical wiring in our office area, PSEG, plus his business is cosmetic dentistry and the nitrogen is located in our office space too. So we understand that from time to time he needs access but there is never any notice.

I'm sorry our office is in the USA (new jersey).

Answer 1

M, you haven't specified the country you are in. All countries have their own tenancy laws. However, in general, a landlord has the right to enter the let-out premises, but not unannounced... i.e., not without confirming your availability and convenience.

Answer 2

OK let me get this right why are you paying him for the space when he comes and uses it anytime? If he wants to use it then he can not lease or rent it. YOU R PAYING HIM FOR THAT SPOT.
HE CAN COME TO CHECK ON PROBLEMS BUT TO USE THE SPACE. he answer should be no. Have a friend attorney send him a nice letter advising of your privacy rights.
That should help.

Answer 3

This does not sound legal. Just because he is your landlord, he can not just enter the establishment without your permission. There should be a list of renters rights for your state that you can get from the DMV or on line.

Answer 4

Normally they need to give at least a days notice, except in emergencies (gas leak, things like that).

Answer 5

Check your lease. Why is he coming into the office?