2007-02-20 04:01:03 · 16 answers · asked by CONNIE A 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Your lease will say whether he can enter or not. State laws and leases vary, so noone can give you a definite answer. Some leases allow landlords to enter once a year, or once a month, to inspect the property.
Some states require 48 hours notice, some require 24, some don't require any notice at all.
In all cases however, the landlord can enter your apartment to make emergency repairs. Note, that the emergency can be to life or property, not necessarily YOUR life, or YOUR property. We have had to enter apartments when a different apartment was having problems with water leaks simply because of where the pipes run. We've even had to search 3 or 4 apartments at a time to find specific leaks.
Your landlord has probably not been searching through your things, or doing anything inappropriate.
2007-02-20 04:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in the leases with my tenants I may enter for emergencies, showing the property, city inspections, if they are using the premise for illegal purposes, etc. I have the apartments cleaned bi-weekly so the cleaning person does inspections for me. It is mandatory. Mostly for spoiled food and bugs. I try very hard to keep clean, luxurious places.
Honestly, I have a lot of places and I simply do not have time or desire to enter someones apartment unless I have to. Even when I have to, I give them notice. I give 5 days for inspections by me. When I show the place I try to let them know what time. I don't like going into people's apartments. I do feel like I am invading their personal space but my leases are drawn up to allow me to do so and they wave their landlord/tenants rights in order to rent from me. I give them luxurious homes for a good price that is why they are willing to do it. My places are incredible and in order for me to keep them that way I may have to inspect the property. My places are well maintained and the tenants are very happy, even spoiled living there. So yes, I can enter but I don't unless I have to.
2007-02-21 05:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal requirements stipulate the minimum advance notification the landlord must give you to enter your apartment - this will vary depending on where you live.
It should specify in your rental agreement how much advance notice needs to be given - this may be longer than legally required. But if it doesn't specify, then the minimum legally required amount of time will apply.
2007-02-20 04:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by Marko 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless you lease reads differently, your landlord should only enter your premises due to repairs, inspections, and a flood or fire. Many do an annual inspection to determine needs for upgrades and replacements.
2007-02-20 04:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by Joseph H 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Legally that depends on where you live and the terms of you lease as well. Here is a link to landlord tennant laws by state you can refer to for all your concerns.
2007-02-20 05:16:03 · answer #5 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
supposedly he/she/they can enter for emergencies without a 24 hour notice and in a non-emergency with 24 hour notice but you have a right to "quiet enjoyment" you are paying rent and they should not just pop in willy-nilly whenever they please. If you have a lease/other agreement check that as well.
2007-02-20 04:10:18 · answer #6 · answered by purplejadedragon 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will vary from complex to complex on if he could or not. It may even say if in your lease. I have heard it is normal that they are allowed to if they can prove "emergency" cause to do so. That could mean something like a gas leak, leaking pipes ect ect...
2007-02-20 04:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only in an emergency (toilet is overflowing and you're not home) or with 24 hours notice.
Any other circumstance and they are violating landlord tenant laws.
2007-02-20 04:07:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
no that happened to my mom. even though they are the landlord they have no right to invade in your personal space of your home when you aren't home!
2007-02-20 05:56:49 · answer #9 · answered by sleeping beauty 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not without prior written or verbal warning, as in 24 hours notice.
If they go into your apartment without your knowledge, or permission, you could sue them.
2007-02-20 04:05:13 · answer #10 · answered by Year of the Monkey 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋