Rental Property- If someone is renting a home , does the Landlord have the right to enter without the?

Question

renters permission or knowledge when the renter is not home?

Answer 1

Depends on what is stated in your lease.
The landlord is NOT allowed to enter just for the sake of it. They can enter to do emergency repairs (i.e. broken pipes) and such if the renter is not at home. Most states do not allow them entry without proper reason.
They are supposed to either call, or send in a written request to enter the premises. If you have given notice that you are not renewing the lease, they may enter to show the house to prospective renters (this would be stipulated in your lease) or if they are selling, then they are to give you 24 hours notice that the house is being shown.

Other than that, they have no legal right to enter without permission.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

After a landlord rents a property, he or she gives up the right to enter the property at any time. A landlord should give a tenant at least 24 hours written notice in order to enter the property for any non-emergency reason. If possible, a landlord should talk to the tenant, agree on a time, and put that time in writing if the landlord needs to enter the rented or leased property.

Answer 3

No, the landlord does not have the right to enter the home without the renters knowledge unless it's an true emergency like medical or property damage due to fire, flood, etc.

Answer 4

Hard to give specifics without knowing what state you are in. In general, Landlords are not allowed to enter unless it is an emergency or unless they give 24 hours notice for showing to a new tenant or for repairs. And in most states he has to give you 30 days written notice, although that can be much lower in some states, as low as 7 days if you pay you rent irregularly (not on a monthly basis on the 1st of the month). Please add additional info on your state so that seasoned landlords on this site can better address your issue.

Answer 5

Look at your agreement, it usually reads the Landlord has the right to enter once 48 hours notice has been given OR if there is a problem and the tenant cannot be contacted. For instance a water leak or similar. He has no right of entry without consent usually unless it is an emergency.

Answer 6

I am a landlord, and this is how it works. The landlord does not need permission to enter. However, in all cases other than emergency or when requested by law enforcement, he needs to notify you that it is going to happen. So if I need to go in for replacing a filter on the HVAC, I'll leave a note the day before saying I'm coming in to do that, they can't stop me. However, say that I realized there was water running out of the back of the unit, that there was a leak or somesuch more urgent thing, then I can come in to prevent further damage to my property.

Answer 7

Without the renter's permission - yes, as long as proper notice of entry was given.

Without the renter's knowledge - only in case of emergency.

When the renter is not home - yes, as long as proper notice was given or in case of emergency.

Answer 8

All states are differerent, but in Iowa, they have to give a 24 hours notice, unless it is an emergency. If the renters have been told ,the landlords have the right to come in and inspect THEIR property.

Answer 9

Except for emergencies, no they do not. They can enter for routine things but usually only after giving proper notice. The tenant may not agree, but if the landlord says I'm coming by next week to do XYZ, the tenant usually has no choice. They can refuse the landlord entry, but then that will usually lead to eviction.
The landlord can't just come in to wander around and sniff your undies. He usually has to have a reason.

Answer 10

No...at least in my experience as a landlord, our leases aways spelled out the rights and conditions regarding the entering of a rental. The landlord must notify the tennant and get his approval to enter to make repairs or show the property, or whatever. Check your lease.