Are landlords aloud to go into your apartment without you knowing?

Question

I mean, my landlord would say he'd be down the next day when i'm there and fix something and he'd never show up. then days later he shows up when no one is there fix whatever he fixes and leaves. I know he said he'd come down but not the day he was supposed to. Do I have a right to be upset? or is he aloud to come and go as he pleases?

I don't have a lease and I live in PA. I never signed anything to live there.

Answer 1

Unless you lease has specific rules about it.. then it reverts to the invidual state law. Most states give landlords the right to enter only in the case of "emergency'. However, the problem is that emergency is a loose term. All he would probably have to do is say he smelled gas or smoke and could legally enter. Your best option is to simply tell him you only want him not to enter without your permission. Most landlords are smart enough not to do it again if you tell them that.

Answer 2

No. I am going through a similar situation. This is the reason we pay rent...for privacy! You can inform him that you would prefer that he only enters your unit while you are present...check with your own state laws for clarification. Seek legal advice, make a police report, don't let him do anything to you that you are not comfortable with.
I think that this is totally disrespectful. Where do these MEN get off on invading a woman's privacy? I think there is a bit of perversion there. For Goodness sake you could have had a few sex toys out or didn't quite finish the laundry you started and had your panties out in the open.
Why does he do this? To ramble through your things when your not there? Keep a log. Every time he enters right it down and be sure to tell him that he is not to enter unless your present. If he continues start looking for a new place because your safety is most important but don't let him slide. If he has done it to you he will do it again to someone else.
Good luck honey stand firm!

Answer 3

NO! but I'm sure he didn't mean any harm. He probably thought he was doing a good thing by helping you out before hand so when you got home it would be done. Just have a word with him. He should have a key to the apartment for emergency or even if you request him to work when you are not home, but in this case you didn't ask him to do that. What if something is missing or you were naked or had company? It would have been uncomfortable and inappropriate

Answer 4

He is not allowed to enter your apartment without your knowledge except in emergency situations (your bathtub is overflowing, etc.) In this case, he DID enter with you knowledge because you had asked him to make a repair. Politely let him know you'd prefer to know which day he'll be coming, and thank him for the repair. This is a hazy situation because it's his house, and you don't have much of a leg to stand on. But you can always ask him to let you know when he'll be coming, and let him know you're uncomfortable when his schedule changes. Good luck!

Did you know a fire does not constitute an emergency situation? If your place, God forbid, is on fire, the firefighters will break the door down and the landlord won't be anywhere near.

Answer 5

No, landlords can't go into your apartment without you knowing. But that isn't what happened here. He didn't really come and go as he pleased. He came and went at your request. Of course you have the right to your feelings. It is a little creepy when someone has been in your house when you aren't there. Be upset that he missed his appointment, and failed to communicate to you his reschedule. Thank him for his timely repairs, then make him aware of your feelings in a respectful manner, and get an assurance that he will be more considerate of them in the future.

Answer 6

If you signed a lease, that information would be in there. Secondly, this is really a question that can only be answered by your state tenenat/landlord laws. Go on the internet and look for your states landlord, tenant laws- that will give you a answer, if you can't find your answer, then call the consumer hotline from your state and they will be able to direct you to someone who can help you!!

Good Luck!!

Answer 7

It depends on what state you live in and what your renter's rights say. I do know in the states of OH and PA, a landlord doesn't have the right to just walk in when they feel like it, if they say they will be there to fix something, they must do it when your there or else come back.

Answer 8

Don't you people read the question . NO LEASE!!
No the landlord can only enter if there is an immediate emergency, otherwise he has to notify you if they will be entering to make any repairs necessary. They have to have your permission and tell you when they are coming. They cannot just enter whenever they want.

Answer 9

He's only allowed to come and go with a moment's notice with your permission or if there is an emergency. Otherwise, he should give you 24 hours' notice before entering. It is his property and he has a right to maintain it, but you are paying for the use of it. For that consideration, you are entitled to privacy. You should be upset.

Answer 10

In case of fire or flood they can enter without notice. For other things like installing smoke detector they send notice and should give a time range. They don't have to wait for you to be home but if you know sometime in the next few days they will be in it is enough notice. They aren't allowed to just come in to look around.