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Can my landlord enter my apartment when I am not at home?

Frequently Asked Questions of the Housing Court Department
Unless it is an emergency, no landlord can enter an apartment, absent a lease provision or a court order. Pursuant to G.L. c. 186, ?15B, a lease for residential property can provide that the landlord may enter to inspect the premises, to make repairs or to show the same to a prospective tenant, purchaser, mortgagee or its agents before the termination date of the lease.

When can my landlord enter my rental unit?

FAQ'S
To show the rental unit to prospective tenants, buyers, or lenders, or to provide entry to contractors or workers who are to perform work on the unit. Effective January 1, 2003, California Civil Code 1954 states that except in the first two situations above (emergencies and abandonment), the landlord must give the tenant twenty-four (24) hours written notice before entering your unit. See similar questions...

I entitled to notice if my landlord wants to increase my rent?

Frequently Asked Questions of the Housing Court Department
The tenancy between the parties is a legal contract. It cannot be changed by one side. The tenant can agree to a rent increase. But if the tenant does not agree to the rent increase, then the landlord must terminate the tenancy. In a tenancy at will, the landlord must then give a notice to quit but such written notice may include an offer to establish a new tenancy for the same premises at the higher rent. See similar questions...

How much advance notice must my landlord give me if he wants me to move out of my rental unit?

FAQ'S
Effective, January 1, 2003, rental property owners will be required to provide a 60-day advance notice to a resident if the landlord elects to terminate a tenancy and the resident has lived in the unit for one year or longer. (Civil Code Section 1946.1) If the resident has lived in the unit for less than one year, the owner must provide at least 30-days advanced notice before terminating the tenancy. See similar questions...

What if the landlord wants to terminate the lease?

Pittsburgh Housing eCounselor - Landlords and Tenants
The property owner may terminate the lease if the tenant violates the lease, or for other good cause. The owner and the renter can decide to mutually terminate the lease at any time. In addition, the landlord has the option to "not renew" the lease at the end of any term. All circumstances are specifically outlined in the lease and should be reviewed carefully prior to signing of the lease by the tenant. See similar questions...

Can a landlord raise the rent to whatever he wants?

FAQ
Yes. There are no specific rent controls in Florida. However, the landlord cannot raise the rent in the middle of a lease. The rent can only be increased at the beginning of a new lease. See similar questions...

Can a landlord enter my apartment when I am not there?

Off Campus Housing
The tenant has been given 24-hours written notice of the entry which will be made during daylight hours; A notice to quit has been given and the landlord will enter to show the premises to prospective tenants or purchasers; or If you have any other questions contact the Public Enquires Office website, or the NS Tenancy Board's Frequently Asked Questions. See similar questions...

Is my landlord allowed to access my apartment whenever he wants?

Your rights as a tenant (FAQs)
No, your landlord should give you a 24 hour notice verbally or in writing before visiting your apartment. If he is coming to show the apartment to a potential tenant, he can come between 9am to 9pm. If it is to make repairs, he can come between 7am and 7pm. And if it is an urgent repair, he may come with no notice at any time. See similar questions...

CAN MY LANDLORD ENTER MY DWELLING?

tenant/landlord frequently asked questions
Sec.1954 of cc) You have a basic right of privacy which your landlord should respect. Your landlord may enter your place only in the following cases: To make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit the dwelling unit to perspective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractors or to make an inspection pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 1950.5. See similar questions...

How does a landlord give notice to enter the unit?

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A landlord may deliver the written notice of his/her intention to enter the rental unit by: a) Handing it to the tenant or an adult on the tenant's premises; b) Leaving it in the mail box or in a place where mail is ordinarily delivered; c) Sliding it under the tenant's door; or d) Posting it on the tenant's door 24 hours in advance. See similar questions...

Can a landlord or owner enter the unit at any time?

Tenant Verification, Screening, Credit Checks, Landlord Serv...
Yes, but only in emergencies. The landlord must give 24 hours written notice if he/she plans to enter at any other time during normal business hours, but only in order to make repairs or show the property to prospective tenants or buyers. He/she may not enter just to check up on the tenant. See similar questions...

My landlord wants to pay the council tax. Will you send the bill direct to him/her?

East Devon Council - Council Tax FAQs
No, not unless he or she lives in the same property that the council tax bill is for. In this case, the landlord is the liable person and his or her name will be on the bill. Otherwise, if you are the tenant, you are the liable person and we will send the bill to you. Your name will be shown on the bill and it is for you to make sure that payment is made on time, no matter what the tenancy agreement says. Click here if you want to find out more about who is liable to pay. See similar questions...

Who is a landlord?

Gas safety frequently asked questions - landlords and lettin...
In relation to domestic gas under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (GS(IU)R 98), a landlord is anyone who rents out a property that they own under a lease that is shorter than 7 years or under a licence . Regardless of whether you are a landlord under GS(IU)R 98 you may be considered a landlord under other related legislation. See similar questions...

The program wants me to enter the supervisor password. What's that?

Welcome to BrainNET
In Internet Explorer 3, you can set-up Rating system so that certain sites that fail to be according to your ratings, cannot be viewed (censor-ship, of a type). This is the supervisor password. If you haven't set it, somebody, who recently worked on your computer has. Ask him for the password. You mistyped the e-mail address on a recent mail that you sent. Please check the e-mail address, and resend the message. Call our helpline if continue having this trouble. See similar questions...

Can the installers take their shoes off before they enter my house?

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For the safety of our installers we cannot remove our shoes to complete a delivery while in the house. We do carry slip-on cloth booties and moving blankets to protect your floors in your house. When we are working with water or gas The Home Depot and GE requires a shut-off valve for the installation to be completed. R.A.S. will not shut-off main water valves or gas valves due to liability concerns. Also, most city codes require a working shut-off valve to the appliance for safety concerns. See similar questions...

Q· How do visitors enter when no one is in the house?

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middot; Access control equipment can be supplied to you, that suits your personal requirements, or you can have a keypad for greater security. See similar questions...

Is a tenant entitled to a notice before a landlord may enter the apartment?

LA City Housing Law FAQ
Yes. Refusal to grant the landlord reasonable access to the rental unit (after 24-hour notice or in the case of an emergency) for the following purposes is legal grounds for eviction: making repairs of improvements, inspecting the unit as permitted or required by the lease or by law, or showing the rental unit to any prospective purchaser or mortagee. See similar questions...

I am a renter and want to add a dish to the house I am renting, can my landlord prevent me?

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Preemption of Restrictions on Placement of Direct Broadcast Satellite, Broadband Radio Service, and Television Broadcast Antennas directed by Congress in Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the Over-the-Air Reception Devices ("OTARD") rule concerning governmental and nongovernmental restrictions on viewers' ability to receive video programming signals from direct broadcast satellites ("DBS"), broadband radio service providers (formerly. See similar questions...

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