Renting: landlord access without notice?

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Apr 10 16 Comments

I was about to sign the lease agreement and noticed the below clause, which I was concerning to me. Is this normal / would you sign such lease? I asked my network, looked up online and I'm inclining towards walking away from it. Any advice would be super helpful, thanks!

B. Access: Before accessing the Property, Landlord or anyone authorized by Landlord will attempt to first contact
Tenant, but may enter the Property at reasonable times without notice to make repairs or to show the Property to
prospective tenants or buyers, inspectors, fire marshals, lenders, appraisers, or insurance agents. Additionally,
Landlord or anyone authorized by Landlord may peacefully enter the Property at reasonable times without first
attempting to contact Tenant and without notice to: (1) survey or review the Property's condition and take
photographs to document the condition; (2) make emergency repairs; (3) exercise a contractual or statutory lien;
(4) leave written notices; or (5) seize nonexempt property if Tenant is in default.

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  • Sonos
    s o n o s

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    s o n o s
    Yeah, many landlords include this in the lease agreement
    Apr 10 0
  • Wayfair
    wooooosh

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    wooooosh
    24 hr notice is a common clause, ask for that. Everything is negotiable.
    Apr 10 4
  • New
    F4561a

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    F4561a
    What if your lease isnt up? You have to let a parade of people in to show the property even if you're not there? Crazy.
    Apr 10 1
    • Unfortunately this is the case :(
      I rented one year out of school, and when this happened I said f**CK it and used all my savings in buying a house. This is the main reason I will never rent again if I can help it.
      Apr 10
  • New
    GXhu77

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    GXhu77
    Illegal in CA
    Apr 10 0
  • New
    F4561a

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    F4561a
    This is my concern with renting. Id want to change the locks. Is there anything in the lease that says you cant change the locks?
    Apr 10 1
    • New
      GXhu77

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      GXhu77
      Can’t legally modify property without written permission. Landlords will always require emergency access.
      Apr 10