How often can a landlord inspect a rental home?
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How often can a landlord inspect a rental home?
In AL.
Asked on February 17, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Alabama
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Is there is no hard and fast or blackline rule. Generally, a landlord may conduct a "reasonable" number of inspections at reasonable intervals, at reasonable times (e.g. during working hours or as otherwise agreed to), on proper notice (e.g. 24+ hours). Usually, reasonable inspections would be annually when and for lease renewals; or it would also be reasonable to inspect more often if there is some reason (e.g. complaints from neighbors about odd smells; visible damage, trash, or debris; reason to believe or suspect there is an insect or other infestation; etc.) If the landlord inspects too often, he is violating your right to quiet enjoyment and you might have a legal cause of action; but this again, a subjective measure and there's no definite answer.
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