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From the Nolo.com Landlords & Tenants CenterWhen a landlord has the legal right to enter rented premises.
Under what circumstances may a landlord enter rental property?
Typically, a landlord has the right to 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. In most states, 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.
To find out how much notice a landlord must give a tenant before entering, check your state's landlord-tenant statutes.Click here for related information and products from Nolo.com.
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