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FACT SHEETS - Your Right to Privacy
Tenants have a basic right to privacy in their rental units. California law states that a landlord can enter a rental unit only for the following reasons:
- In an emergency
- To make necessary or agreed upon repairs, decorations, alterations or other improvements (only after giving the tenant proper notice)
- When the tenant has moved out or abandoned the rental unit
- If a court order permits the landlord to enter
The law requires the landlord to give the tenant notice at least 24 hours before entering, except in an emergency or if the tenant has surrendered (given up) or abandoned the rental unit.The landlord can enter the rental unit only during normal business hours (generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays), unless the tenant agrees to other times.
The landlord cannot abuse the right of access or use it to harass (constantly disturb) the tenant. If the landlord violates your rights, you may file a lawsuit for invasion of privacy or trespass. Talk with a legal aid society or an attorney about the facts of your case.
LEGAL RESOURCES
AIDS Service Center (ASC) - www.aidsservicecenter.org
Community Services / Legal Services
Program Description: Offers legal services ranging from wills and power of attorney, debtor/creditor counseling, discrimination and insurance, guardianship, income tax hardship counseling and immigration counseling.1030 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 441-8495Beth Tzedek Legal Services
145 S. Fairfax Ave., Ste. 200
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.939.0506
12821 Victory Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818.796.0136Provides free representation for clients meeting low income guidelines in landlord/tenant cases, public housing and other non-housing related legal needs.
Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Long Beach - www.centerlb.org
Program Description: Provides legal counseling.
2017 E. 4th St.
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-4455HIV/AIDS Legal Services Alliance (HALSA)
Legal Services
Provides HIV/AIDS specific legal services in the areas of public benefits, confidentiality, access to health care, reasonable accommodations in employment, landlord/tenant, immigration, joint guardianships, tax assistance, wills, powers of attorneys, advance health care directives, and hospital visitation. Offers group forums for individuals and case managers.3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 201-1640Legal Aid Foundation of L.A.
1550 West 8th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.487.3320Provides help with landlord/tenant and other non-housing related issues.
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The information contained in this material is for the sole purpose of providing general information only, and must not be construed as legal advice, or take the place of competent legal counsel. Do not rely on these materials without consulting an attorney concerning your situation. The dissemination of this information does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not seek to represent you based upon your visit or review of this information.
Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in the material is current. However, the law does change and the general information contained within may become dated. You should seek the advice of legal counsel for specific situations and advice to the "then existing" status of the law.