CA - Can landlord enter any time during day when I'm not home to "take measurements"?

Question

I just received a notice that my landlord will enter my unit tomorrow "between the hours of 8:00am and 3:30pm to measure refrigerators and stoves"

Is this legal? I looked up the law and it's very vague - it permits the landlord to enter " to supply necessary or agreed upon services". Is measuring refrigerators and stoves a necesary service? Also they are supposed to provide "an approximate time" under the law. What constitutes "an approximate time"? Is "between the hours of 8am and 3:30pm" an approximate time? If not, what is?

I am in the middle of a substantial and extensive deep cleaning and redecoration of the apartment. Stuff is everywhere and areas have just been deep cleaned. Not only do I not want people in my home when I am not there (but cannot afford to take off an entire day to stay home and wait) but I am concerned for my recently cleaned areas and the multitude of personal belongings scattered in piles and sections around the house due to this cleaning and redecorati

on. What can I do? I am thinking of leaving a notice on the door to stay out and why, but don't know what else I can do to protect my cleaning and redecoration. I have already tried to work things out with this landlord (it's an abusive slumlord, yes I'm already looking at other places) and they are not remotely workable - they are like dictators.

Advice?

Answer 1

The number one answer from Boston... is correct. I am a property manager in California, and what they did is entirely within their rights.
I would try and clean up the best you can, and maybe post a little note saying "work in progress", or something like that.
They should not be near those other areas if they are measuring for appliances, so the kitchen should be as clear as possible. I bet they will be in there no longer than 5 minutes.
If you want to take the time off work in order to meet them there, contact the manager and ask if they can be more specific with the time so that you can meet them. Most managers will work with tenants the best they can. Nobody wants an upset tenant.
Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Your landlord has given you the required notice prior to entering the premises. A landlord can enter without notice for emergency repairs or with whatever notice is stated in law (usually 24 hours) for any other lawful purpose. A lawful purpose would be to effect routine repairs, inspect the property, or to show it to prospective buyers or tenants. You do not have to be present, nor do you have the right to bar the landlord.

Your landlord has given you the proper notice for a lawful entry. If you insist on being present, you'll have to take the day off. You might wish to call and see if he is willing to schedule a more convenient time for you but if he insists on tomorrow, then tomorrow it is.

Answer 3

so your place is a royal mess and you would not like the landlord to see it?Your out of luck in most states,the landlord can enter "his property" with proper notice to the tenant anytime he wants(he has apparently done this in his notice) so my advice is to finish your "deep cleaning" quick.

Answer 4

invite a policeman to your place to sit and be right behind the landlord