Are California landlords required to retain a key to rental property
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Are California landlords required to retain a key to rental property
I told my new tenant that my retaining a key but always reserving their
privacy is standard procedure. And probably within the law also. True?
Asked on August 10, 2017 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You are not *required* to have a key--you could choose to not have one--but you are *allowed* to have one and are strongly encouraged to have one. It he is your property: you have to be able to get in for an emergency, to do maintenance or extermination if the tenant will not be present to let the contractor in, etc. What you describe is legal and recommended practice.
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