is it legal for a landlord to inspect your apartment with only two days notice?

Question

is it even legal for them to inspect it without a reason?

Answer 1

The truth is it depends on what city/town/village you live in. This type of regulation very often is stricter than the state laws and therefor superceds the state laws. You need to find out what municpal department regulates rentals. What type of rental you live in is also a very important factor. Ex: I live in NYC in a privately owned building (no city subsidies or grants or management) that has more than 6 units in it. Those are the primary guidlines which makes my apartment 'rent stabilized' (not rent 'controlled'). My landlord can not be denied access in an emergency, but he has to give you reasonalbe notice to inspect something specific and it has to be at my convenience. In such matter 'reasonable' can be loosly defined as 2 weeks. I have has serious legal problems and I have, by simply telling him and putting it in writing, that he is forbidden to come into my apartment ever! I am able to make this demand because my landlord is in fact a dentist, and does not actually do any real work, like mop floors, paint, or make repairs. I am required though to let someone on his staff in again, for specific causes. I have chosen the superintendant. In many places like here, the laws are many and they usually favor the tenant. If you live in a 2 or 3 family house, 48 hours may be sufficient notice. You can probalby keep him at bay by saying 'it is not an emergency and that date does not work for me.' Bottom line: check the local rent laws. Ask specific questions!!! See if they have a handbook/pamplet they will send you for free in the mail. Very common. Check out you town or cities webpage. And finally, don't be bullied!

Answer 2

Legal --yes ; Intrusive --yes / remember they can always state any number of reasons and who will ever know if there is any truth in that reason. Just don't allow this action to become a habit --- unless the property is being remodeled, improved or being repaired due to some kind of emergency; landlords should need to inspect only once each year (12 mnth period). hint: just smile at them

Answer 3

I have a friend whose landlord inspects when he feels like it. If he goes inside to fix something he'll tell her what needs to be cleaned up; most of the time she isn't even home, so he leaves her a note.

Answer 4

The lease that I use (NC standard lease agreement) states that I may enter a unit with or without notice during reasonable times.

I always give notice although it is not required.

Answer 5

landlords or managers should give at least 24hours written notice. they do not need to give a specific reason but the notice should state "24hour notice of inspection" thats enough reason.

Answer 6

you will ought to tie up the canines that day. the owner gave you strengthen be conscious as required. they'd are available without your permission and without your presence. it fairly is the regulation. you are able to't refuse get admission to to the owner. If there is any ongoing artwork being executed on your unit, the owner would have advised you you should be arranged for somebody. You dont get a separate be conscious for on-going artwork. you're too offended for no reason. you will have another issues. you have not something to whinge approximately. you're fortunate the owner is so attentive to the residences.

Answer 7

Most of the time they can with 24 hours notice.

Answer 8

yes. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

most states require only 24 hour notice