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Originally Posted by agzg
In some cities, landlords are required to give 24 hours notice. I know that as a tenant I always make sure that that's in writing, in the lease, because, frankly, I don't want my landlord showing up unannounced because it's a royal pain in the ass.
I have never denied a visit from the landlord if he or she gives 24 hours notice, however, and usually will work around 12 to 6 hours notice, as well. Notice is nice since we have a dog, and don't know what he'll do at any given time if a stranger comes into the house without us home. Usually notice gives us a chance to make other arrangements so that he's either not home or closed in a large enough room with enough water to get him through the day whenever someone comes in.
In cases of emergency, no notice required.
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That is true of where I live. In my lease our landlord is only allowed to show up without notice if there is an emergency (a real one) unless we have 24 hours notice. The lease I have gives tenants basically no rights, so IrishLake, you should totally use it as a model.
. Accordingly to the lease we can be evicted for very little...if I were a landlord I'd like that.
Among the things my father has drilled into my head, (read before signing, ask attorney's advice, cover your ass, seal every loophole) taking pictures is at the top of the list. When I (as a tenant) move in I take pictures with a high quality camera of every room before furniture, and when I move out I do the same to prevent any discrepancy about what I did or didn't do to the apartment. I've had landlords attempt to cheat me out of my deposit. Pictures seem to keep them from thinking I'll be easy prey. Maybe do the same with your place so that no one can try to weasel out of forfeiting a deposit or paying damages if they ARE at fault for something (and hopefully you'll find responsible tenants, but just in case).
Documentation is always a good thing if problems arise later.