Can my landlord/maintenance come over without notice?
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Can my landlord/maintenance come over without notice?
This has happened more then once. Maintenance just unlocked the door and came into the house without notice. I asked why and they said that they were maintenance and proceeded into my home. I kept asking questions and they kept saying ask the landlord. I said it is against the law to enter my apartment without prior notice. They asked was this a problem, I said yes. He said to bad.
Asked on February 28, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Pursuant to Indiana Code Sec. 32-31-5-6, a landlord must give "reasonable" notice before entering a tenant's premises for the following reasons: inspection; to make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements; to exhibit the premises to actual or prospective purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors; or in case of emergency, abandonment or surrender of the premises.
Note: No right of entry consent is needed in the event of an emergency or if the tenant has abandoned the unit.
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