Full question:
Does a Landlord have to give reasonable notice to enter your home except for an emergency? Does the Landlord have to have copies of all door keys to enter the house?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Entry of Premises
- Date:
- State: New Jersey
Answer:
The tenant has the right to peaceful enjoyment of the property, but the lease can modify this right. Unless the lease provides otherwise, the landlord does not have a right to enter the property without permission of the tenant except to demand payment of rent or to make emergency repairs. A tenant can sue a landlord for violating the tenant's rights.
A tenant generally cannot change the locks unless the landlord agrees. Also, the tenant cannot add locks that might stop a landlord from entering the unit if there is an emergency or if the landlord has a valid reason for entering the rental unit and the landlord has given the tenant proper notice to enter. If the tenant does change the lock, a copy of the key should be given to the landlord immediately.
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