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Tenant Law

What I should know about the landlord entering the
tenant's unit

Can a landlord enter a tenant's unit?
A landlord can enter a rental unit in the case of an emergency or where a tenant
allows the entry.

Once the tenant has given notice the he/she will be moving out, the landlord can enter
the unit to show it to prospective tenants. The landlord is not required to provide
advance notice to the tenant, however, entry can only occur between 8:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m. and the landlord must inform or make a reasonable effort to inform the
tenant of the entry.

In all other instances, the landlord must provide the tenant written notice 24 hours
before the entry will occur. The notice must state when the landlord will enter and the
reason for the entry. If proper notice has been given, the tenant cannot refuse the
landlord entry.

Can a tenant change or add locks?
A tenant cannot change the locks unless the landlord agrees. If the tenant does change
or add locks, a copy of the key must be given to the landlord immediately.

Can the landlord change locks?
A landlord can change locks while the tenant is living in the unit as long as the
landlord gives the keys for the new locks to the tenant.

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