What to do if I received a notice on my apartment from the building manager that they will be entering my apartment but there is no specific date or time?
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What to do if I received a notice on my apartment from the building manager that they will be entering my apartment but there is no specific date or time?
In accordance with the state civil code, they have the right to enter my apartment when I am given at least 48 hours notice, state the reason for the entry and give the approximate hours of entry. I’m okay with all of this. The problem I have is the fact that the date listed is not a single date. They’ve given a window of a week that means they could walk into my house at any time during business hours for one week. That’s outrageous and invasive in my opinion. If this is allowed, then they could make the window a month if they wish.
Asked on October 3, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There is no easy answer to your question. While you are correct that the law requires proper notice, the law also accepts that often, a landlord simply cannot schedule an exact time, because it may not be able to predict how long each inspection or maintenance will last, its staff may be pulled away for other exigencies, it may have to sometimes wait for supplies or materials, etc. On the balance, if once a year or so there is one week during which they may have to enter but cannot give you an exact time, that would most likely be considered reasonable and acceptable by most people, and by the courts.
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