How frequently may a landlord request access to an apartment for a “walk-through”?
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How frequently may a landlord request access to an apartment for a “walk-through”?
I have been in this apartment for 4 months and the landlady requested a “walk-through” after 2 months, plus she has done 2 more since. This is feeling very invasive and harassing. She claims that there is a “horrific” odor from my cats which is completely false. I have had the city code enforcement officer inspect the premise and document that there were “no discernible odors present”. The place is spotless as I would not have it any other way. The LL continues to request “walkthroughs” – once with a strange man (I am a single female who lives alone) and has threatened to start the 30-day eviction.
Asked on March 31, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Maine
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I would check with a local landlord tenant organization or a tenant's rights group but it certainly sounds a bit excessive and on the verge of harrassment. She can not threaten you with eviction with out a legal basis. Maybe you should re think living there at this point in time. It can only get worse. Good luck.
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