Rental Property- If someone is renting a home , does the Landlord have the right to enter without the?
February 19th, 2010 | by admin |renters permission or knowledge when the renter is not home?
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.
21 Responses to “Rental Property- If someone is renting a home , does the Landlord have the right to enter without the?”
By Mr. Morden on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
In most places the law, not to mention common decency, requires advanced notification unless there is some sort of an emergency.
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By ztim on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
First of all check the lease. Right off hand I would say no because you are renting that property so it is yours.
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By annazzz1966 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
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.
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By michael g on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
the landlord has no right to enter without you unless there is a substancial life threatining reason
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By SEHiser on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
No. Check local laws, but if there is even something in the contract about that it will make the contact void.
Check http://www.rentlaw.com for specifics.
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By C B on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
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.
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By Tigerlilly on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
Absolutely not! Unless there was something extreme that happened like a burst pipe, fire etc… I would change the locks because that is kinda creepy.
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By Stephen I on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
Depends on the lease agreement. The landlord must give written notice to enter and tell you day and approximate time. For example, extermination is one reason or you asked to have your drain unclogged.
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By Spock (rhp) on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
google the state law in your state on this
for example: Texas requires reasonable cause but does permit if same exists
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By jillybird on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
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.
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By mccormack_thomas on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
In the UK absolutely not. It’s the renters home. They have all the rights anybody else would have in their own house.
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By jimmy d. on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
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.
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By LIPPIE on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
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.
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By dusty45 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
no,unless there are circumstances that warrants their entrance.i.e. safety or legal reasons. death etc. Laws vary from state to state.
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By Sgt Big Red on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
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.
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By little eccy on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
Only in case of an emergency, but he had better be able to justify the emergency, he cannot invent one.
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By jhochban on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
where I live they can only enter in an emergency like if there was sewer backup or if there was a break in and if the police have a search warrant
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By mimi on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
most times not but if you away and say some that knows your landlord rang them up and they were not able to contact you about it yes but not just enter for no resson.
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By meg M on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
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.
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By nytrainop on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
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.
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By Trouble on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
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.
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