can my landlord give random inspections monthly? and is there nothing i can do about it?

Answer 1

There are some general rules involving the access a landlord has to your residence. He can not enter your residence when you are not home without cause. This is usually something broken that must be fixed or checked immediately. They should not show up at odd times like very early or very late. They do have the right to inspect the premise with you there to ensure their investment is being properly cared for. The first thing you should do is to review your lease for details regarding the landlord's right to entrance.

Answer 2

If he's collecting the rent in person, then it's not random - he's just collecting the rent and having a shoofty at the same time. If he cruises thru the entire place, not just eyeballing around from the front room while you get the check or whatever, then it's obtrusive--but hard to prevent. If his 'random inspection' is NOT related to the rent collection, then perhaps you might say something along the lines of, "Is there anything you're looking for specifically?" which might embarrass him just a tinge [unless he's a real boor] and lead into some kind of exchange regarding just why he's doing that. Most rental agreements include "reasonable visits" sections [look at your agreement for this] so that random drop-ins for no real reason are not allowed--i.e., he's not over there to fix anything or badger you for unpaid rent, and that you have a right to be secure and private and not subject to unreasonable visits. Good luck!

Answer 3

If you are in the UK, The landlord has the right to 'reasonable' access to carry out repairs for which s/he is responsible, but s/he should always ask for the tenant's permission, and should give at least 24 hours' notice. This right to notice does not apply to licensees. If the landlord wants to enter the property for any other reason, for example, to show round a prospective purchaser, s/he can only do this with the tenant's agreement. You need to know what kind of tenancy you have. Take your tenancy agreement to the CAB.

Answer 4

I'm curious. Why is he giving the inspections? Is it something to do with the property? He could be interested in you. Ask him. You do have the right to tell him that if he insists on the inspections you must do it at a prearranged time. (BE NICE!) When you rented it it became your property. I once had a landlord whos nephew insisted that I give his Uncle the key to my apartment -- The nephew had a thing for me and I refused. They had no cause for demanding that. And it didn't come from the Uncle. (Fishy, right?) Well, I moved out of that place. And it may be to have your privacy, you may have to as well.

Good luck.

Darlene

Answer 5

nope. A landlord can not give random inspections. He has to give you something like 24-48 hours notice. Talk with a lawyer.

Answer 6

I have lived in apartments that did monthly inspections, but they had to give 24 hrs notice before entering my apartment.

Answer 7

Signing a hire does no longer make it your basement. You hire the landlords sources. And definite, all states enable the owner to examine HER/HIS sources with suitable observe. understand nonetheless, some states do no longer even require the owner to grant observe....enormously in the event that they think criminal pastime.

Answer 8

I believe that's incredibly wrong. I remember my mom telling me, when I was worried about it, that he simply wasn't allowed to enter. Only if it's stated in your lease would it be allowed. Otherwise, that apartment is yours and it would be an invasion of your privacy.

Answer 9

Harassment, they need to legally notify you first and only once a year is reasonable.