FAQ #10: Can a landlord or owner enter the unit at any time?

Yes, but only in emergencies. The landlord must give 24 hours written notice if he/she plans to enter at any other time during normal business hours, but only in order to make repairs or show the property to prospective tenants or buyers. He/she may not enter just to check up on the tenant.

Need more help?

BROCHURES, GUIDES and WEB SITES:

Department of Consumer Affairs: California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook or Download the guide (PDF)

Nolo Press Law Center - Landlords & Tenants
www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/lt_ency.html

Landlord and Tenant Information and Referral Collaborative Landlord and Tenant Rights, Responsibilities, and Resources, in San Mateo County (PDF)

Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center, Brochure and Tip Sheet

THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO TENANTS AND LANDLORDS:

Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center, www.pcrcweb.org
650-513-0330