can landlord enter storage units?

Question

can the landlord enter a unit prior to its action or any time and pilage property to 1) look for any stolen goods or drugs 2) to determin $$$ value !

Answer 1

Does the landlord also own the property that is being rented? The owner might have more rights than just an on-site manager. I know where I rented, the management had to give a 24 hour notice before entering a renter's apartment. I assume that would include storage units. Laws about this may vary from state to state.

Answer 2

I do not think he has the right to enter your storage unit without your permission especially if he asked and you said no. However, he has to allow you a reasonable amount of time (a few days) for you to make time to take him to enter the unit. But if he had items in the storage he should have removed them prior to you buying storage unless he was splitting the cost of the unit with you. I would think that if you pay full storage fee cost then you should have full ownership rights to the storage unit. On another note, are you taking him to court because he entered the unit without your permission or because he took things that he shouldn't have or something. Just asking because court can be expensive and time consuming. Some judges may just dismiss it if you are only trying to see for entering without a right to do so. So make sure that going to court if worth the money, time, and issues that you will begin to have with your landlord. Such as they may want to keep your deposit or something and base it on false claims, which could have you back in court. If it is nothing serious, I would just let him know how I feel about him entering without my permission and that you would like him to remove all of his items unless he will let you rent the storage free of charge since he is using it too. Good luck on what you chose to do.

Answer 3

What? ...prior to its action?
With 48 hours notice a landlord can enter any part of a leased structure to inspect for damages. If a condition exists that would cause structural damage the 48 hour notification is waved. This is true in most states. Check your lease agreement.
I think if it is suspected that you are harboring stolen goods or drugs a search warrant would be needed and police would conduct the search.

Answer 4

I would say that a landlord must give notice before they enter your storage unit, unless they are asked by the police who have a warrent to search your unit. If there is a warrent, your property can be searched without notification.

Answer 5

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