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Entering the Rental Unit
Answers for Renters
Once you and the owner or manager have entered into a rental agreement and the keys have been delivered, the law places limitations on the owner’s or manager’s right to enter the home. Current law allows entry under the following circumstances:
- In case of an emergency.
- To make necessary or agreed services, repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements.
- To show the unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, residents, workers or contractors.
- To repair, test, and/or maintain smoke detectors.
- To inspect a waterbed for installation compliance.
- When the resident has abandoned or surrendered the unit.
- Pursuant to a court order.
Prior to entering the home, an owner or manager must provide a written notice at least 24-hours in advance. A written notice is not required under three conditions: 1) the entry is to respond to an emergency; 2) you are present and consent at the time of entry; or 3) you have abandoned or given up possession of your rental home.
State law provides that a written notice is not required if you make a verbal agreement allowing the owner or manager to enter for purposes of making repairs or to supply services. However, such an agreement must include the date and approximate time of entry. Also, entry into your rental home must occur within one week of the verbal agreement. While it is not required under these circumstances, we recommend that the rental owner or manager put any verbal maintenance request in writing and leave a copy inside your home once the repair or service has been completed.
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