The rent has always been paid on time, but he needed to use a water source for a hose to clean another apartment's carpet. He chose to use ours when we were not home.
Is this okay???
2007-07-12 12:11:35 · 9 answers · asked by Bien Chula 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It generally depends on state law. In some states, even if the lease does give him that right, it's void by law.
Generally speaking, once you lease it, you control who can come and go, other than emergencies and valid non-emergency reasons with adequate notice.
If he wants to use the water (which I presume he pays for?) let him hire a plumber and put in an outside faucet.
2007-07-12 12:38:23 · answer #1 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A landlord has the right to enter only if he gives fair notice, say, 12-24 hours. He must, within this notice, stipulate a time of inspection of entry and it can not interfere with your ability to earn a living. He has the right to enter you apartment without notice in an EMERGENCY..i.e. gas line leak, water heater burst or pipes broke. He should then, either call or leave notification of why he entered. A renter has the right to be present when the landlord enters and can stipulate he must not enter unless you are present except under extreme
circumstances. Each state allows different stipulations. You should read up on your states laws "Landlords right of entry"
2007-07-12 19:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by GramsMel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, absolutely not. Please read your contract. I am a landlord over several properties. A landlord does have the right to enter a property for emergencies only, water leak, fire, repairing in your apartment. I always try to arrange a time with my tenant when I need excess to the property and only after this has been exhausted and i still can't arrange a satisfactory time , the I give the tenant notice of when I will be entering for repair.
2007-07-12 20:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by Dana W. 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, he/she has to give you some kind of notice in accordance to your state's Landlord Tenant Act. The reason for that is that you have by the Constitution the right of quiet enjoyment to your property (privacy issue)
To get the exact answer as to what your state law says about your question go to http://www.realestateformnm.com/researchindividual.aspx and go to your state and click on Landlord Tenant laws.
Best of luck to you
2007-07-12 21:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, in most states a landlord has to notify you when he wants to enter your apartment, in advance. Unless it's an emergency. look up renters rights online for your state.
2007-07-12 19:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure the landlord has to give 24 hour notice to enter.
2007-07-12 19:15:46 · answer #6 · answered by Robert C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if the apartment is on fire, or leaking water, or he thinks someone is in trouble inside the apartment.
2007-07-12 19:15:07 · answer #7 · answered by judyarb1945 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it is in your lease he can. I live in a 20 story building in Boston and our lease says they can enter at any time.
2007-07-12 19:15:10 · answer #8 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, only if there is an emergency such as a fire
2007-07-12 19:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋