If you are reading a lease contract, you may come across the term “quiet enjoyment”. This means that you are guaranteed a calm and relaxed atmosphere for your living space. Your landlord must not do things that will invade your privacy or cause you emotional upsets. This means that the landlord cannot suddenly barge into your residence, unannounced.
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If you feel that your right to live in peace has been violated, you may be able to take legal action. This can force a landlord to stop causing you problems. However, it is important to understand a few issues, when it comes to things such as landlords entering the premises.
Landlords have several reasons that allow them to enter your home. For example, if you are moving in less than two weeks, the unit can be shown to people who wish to rent it. However, you must receive proper notice, well ahead of time.
Landlords can enter rental properties if they are borrowing money on the property. This gives them a chance to show the place to prospective lenders for appraisal. Also, if the landlord has the place up for sale, it can be shown to potential buyers.
A landlord may come into your home to inspect the premises, but there are rules to follow. After you move in, the first inspection cannot take place for at least three months, or it violates quiet enjoyment of your home. Also, inspections can only be every six months.
Any time the landlord enters your home you must have 24 hours notice. You must be provided the reason and informed of the time of entry. The visit must be during reasonable hours and not on holidays. There are other reasons for entry and it is important to get legal advice before taking action. This article is provided for general information and should not be considered legal advice for quiet enjoyment issues.
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