Can my landlord notify me that itwill enter myresidence on some random day this week at an unknown time?
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Can my landlord notify me that itwill enter myresidence on some random day this week at an unknown time?
I got a letter from my landlord that says “During the weeks of X throgh Y ____ will be performing our fall preventative maintenance at your residence.” I have been reading tenant’s rights but it is not very specific. It states the notice must have a date and approximate time.
Asked on October 17, 2011 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it would be better there is a definite date and approximate time; it is possible that the notice you describe would be considered defective and entitle you to not allow the maintenance personnel in.
Of course, if you do that, the maintenance not will be done, or will be delayed, which could obviously harm your interests; if there is a problem with the unit due to your refusal to allow maintenance to go forward, you probably would be limited in your ability to complain about it or take other action.
Probably the best thing to do is to reach out to yoru landlord and try to proactively schedule a time for maintenance; see if by contacting and proposing a time or times, you can get yourself on the calendar. That will avoid any fights or disputes with your landlord, show good faith and cooperation, and get the maintenance done. Good luck.
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