GAZZZ
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Yes they should. Its best to clue up on the law before confronting them about it though =) |
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Lulu
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Yes they have to give you between 24-48 hours notice unless it's an absolute emergency BY LAW! Tell them you want notice before they turn up and they should not be letting themselves in either! |
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Pagan Dan
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It depends on the law in your state or province. Usually, the law takes the view that it is the landlord's house but the tenant's home.
The landlord can only enter the place without notice and uninvited in an emergency, such a as a burst water pipe or an overflowing bathtub or the like.
It sounds to me that your landlord is either unaware of the law (most likely) or just plain has no respect for you.
This is a situation where you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Make sure that the landlord has no legal right to do what he has been doing. Then talk to him, and remind him of the law. Then, if he shows the place without knocking or notice, politely and firmly refuse entry.
Part of the reason that the possibly illegal behaviour is continuing is because you are letting it happen. Let's face it, if the landlord put up with rent being late or tenants making too much noise, some tenants would be late and noisy. There are some people who will always push the envelope. |
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gafpromise
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Yes, they must give notice. |
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southy
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the law says that adequate notice should be given and agreed to by both parties,so if you are not happy with your landlord coming in YOUR home but he's house come to an amicable agreement between the two of you, and once agreed between the pair of you how much notice you require ,you can then ask him to put the notice needed in your tenancy agreement and resign the new one... and keep a copy of the new tenancy agreement... |
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new nanna
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It's out of order just to show up with a prospective new tenant. If I have viewings on a property when my tenant is due to leave, I always ring her and make the necessary arrangements with her knowledge and permission. Your contract should probably state the 24hr thing and if it does you could hold him to that. Courtesy (or lack of it) is the issue here. |
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alta
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UK answer
The Landlord has no absolute right to intrude into your property His only rights to enter during tenancy are:
a. when Tenant agrees
b. under s.11(6) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 [24hrs. written notice asking for T for daytime access so L can inspect installations which he is responsible for repairing, NOT FOR VIEWINGS].
Certainly Landlord cannot just to show property to prospective purchasers or tenants. This is not only trespass (civil wrong) but also harassment (criminal offence).
Send him a letter stating, under you tenants rights, you do not give permission for him to enter the property until you vacate on (put date). Say if he breaks this you will be reporting him to the police for harassment and trespass.
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L A
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yes they do by law have to give u notice they cannot just turn up at your place and expect to be let in. |
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puffin57
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They must give you 24 hours notice. Yes, they own the house, but the tenant has a right to privacy and they need to inform you in advance of any visits.
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Everyday's the same again...
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They must give you notice at least 24 hours before they plan to enter - unless it is an extreme emergency, such as you live in an upstairs flat which is flooded and causing damage to the flat downstairs. They can enter to make it safe.
I would be most aggrieved if my landlord used a KEY to enter my property. Check your tenancy agreement to see if you can change the locks.
It's just not right, you rent the property so you can live in it as your home. What if you were having mad passionate sex in the lounge and in he walked! It's not just about privacy either - it's security. Would you let a complete stranger in to walk around and have access to your pc, tv, stereo etc? Well, he might be! |
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mummy2aspecialgirl
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my old landlords did the same thing! this time last yr my fiance me an my sis were all in the house dieing of this flu! me an my fiance managed to get some sleep the next thing a nu was there he(my landlord) realy old n creepy guy was standin in my bedroom door way watchin us!! with the shock my man started bein sick i was freeked out he never said a word to us he just walked thru the house an out the door!!! we never saw him after that for about 3 months!!
find out what the rules are but i was way freaked so we moved! |
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acermill
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You will need to check the statutes of your state relative to notice required, since it varies. In my state, it is 12 hours advance notice, and one can only show up during 'normal hours'.
However, I know of NO state or area which allows unannounced visits as you describe. Inform your landlord that you desire that he notify you in advance of such visits. |
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littlelady
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thats awful, yes i would say to him that you need a bit of notice, by law it is 24 hours, but maybe you could say you need a few hours notice before he comes in if you feel akward saying that to him! if you have a chain i would put the chain on so he cant get in with just his key. x |
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WelshLad
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It is 24 hour notice. |
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tjay_666@y7mail.com
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by law it is 24hours when i moved in to a rental property prior to where i am living now it was private rent and my land lord gave me a hand book that had tenancy questions and answers in it but then he changed over to real estate but the same conditions applied as in the handbook there is also a thign called the tenancy board that are there to handle any sort of problems or enquiries you may have including legal advice |
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reenzz
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Despite what others have posted here...not all states require the landlord to give a "notice to enter". You need to either post your state or google your states landlord/tenant laws. |
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BARRY B
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Yes, they do have to give 24 hours notice. Failure to do so could be construed as harassment. All you have to do is to click the snib down on the front door lock when you are at home. A key will not work and he will have to knock. Then you can tell him it is not convenient and to make an appointment next time. I am sure he will get the message! |
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Daniel D
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Yes if the landlord wants to enter the property he or she will need to give written notice 24 hours minimum of you entering the property. The only time when they do not need to give permission is to conduct emergency repairs etc. |
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