Is it legal for a landlord to enter the property without notice simply to check the place?

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Is it legal for a landlord to enter the property without notice simply to check the place?

This is in regards to an accessory space i am renting. It is not a live in space. I am renting an artist studio that is an accessory building of the landlords. I am under the impression that in order for the landlord to enter the premises to check on the place, they must provide 24hr written notice to do so. There is no repair claim. the landlord is coming in without notice and inspecting the place, invading my privacy without cause. Once more they refuse to listen to my claim that they must provide 24hr notice? I don’t live here but i work here and store my belongings here.

Asked on January 11, 2013 under Real Estate Law, New Mexico

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You are correct. If  this is space solely rented by you (i.e. it's not a common area for use by other tenants and/or the landlord as well), then the landlord may not enter it without prior  reasonable notice except in the case of an emergency  (e.g. to perform emergency maintenance or repairs; if someone is or may be  injured  inside and the landlord needs  to let paramedics or police in; in case of fire or gas  leak; etc.).


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