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

By: Trouble

Trouble — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:12:59 +0000

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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By: nytrainop

nytrainop — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:57:59 +0000

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: meg M

meg M — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:36:59 +0000

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: mimi

mimi — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:52:59 +0000

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: jhochban

jhochban — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:31:59 +0000

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: little eccy

little eccy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:47:59 +0000

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: Sgt Big Red

Sgt Big Red — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:21:59 +0000

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: dusty45

dusty45 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:04:59 +0000

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: LIPPIE

LIPPIE — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:58:59 +0000

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: jimmy d.

jimmy d. — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:27:59 +0000

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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