Can a landlord show an occupied apartment without the tenant’s permision?
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Can a landlord show an occupied apartment without the tenant’s permision?
Asked on September 15, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Colorado
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In all states in this country a landlord is entitled to enter into a rented property after giving his or her tenant reasonable notice of the need to enter. Typically a minimum of twenty-four (24) hour notice is needed to be provided to the tenant.
Many times the landlord needs to enter a unit to make repairs, perform maintenance, show the property for sale or for rental.
Usually a telephone call is sufficient noticed followed up by an e mail confirming the date and time.
The tenant is obligated to allow entry into the rented unit per code after reasonable notice for the entry intended is given by the landlord. If the tenant refuses entry, the landlord can obtain a court order allowing such.
Good question.
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