If my landlord just walked into our home without giving 24 hours notice and without knocking, is that illegal?
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If my landlord just walked into our home without giving 24 hours notice and without knocking, is that illegal?
Asked on December 20, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
No, landlords may not freely walk into their tenants' homes--the tenant pays rent for possession of the home, which means not merely being able to reside in it, but being able to control access to it. Landlords may enter on reasonable (usually 24 hour) notice at reasonable times for inspections, maintenance, to show the home to prospective buyers or renters, etc. They may enter without notice for an emergency--to shut off a major leak, to turn off the gas, to deal with a fire, etc. But they can't simply walk in whenever they like.
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