Is it legal for someone that I am renting prperty from to come into my house unannounced and also with me not home?
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Is it legal for someone that I am renting prperty from to come into my house unannounced and also with me not home?
Asked on May 11, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Indiana
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The landlord cannot enter your rental house without notice. The notice requirements vary from state to state. Indiana requires reasonable notice for a landlord to enter the tenant's rental property. You can sue the landlord for breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment for violating the notice requirement. The covenant of quiet enjoyment is in every lease and means that the tenant cannot be disturbed in his/her use and enjoyment of the premises.
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