Under what circumstances may
a landlord enter rental property?
Typically, a landlord has the right to legally enter rented
premises in cases of emergency, in order to make needed repairs
(in some states, just to determine whether repairs are necessary)
or to show the property to prospective new tenants or purchasers.
Several states allow landlords the right of entry during
a tenant's extended absence (often defined as seven days or
more) to maintain the property as necessary and to inspect
for damage and needed repairs. In most cases, a landlord may
not enter just to check up on the tenant and the rental property.
Must landlords provide notice of entry?
States typically require landlords to provide advance notice
(usually 24 hours) before entering a rental unit. Without
advance notice, a landlord or manager may enter rented premises
while a tenant is living there only in an emergency, such
as a fire or serious water leak, or when the tenant gives
permission.
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