[KLIMOV25gyi]

Not for a showing though.

Please re-read my statments.

I already stated that what the Landlord did was most likely illegal.

[UMATURLIN]

Please re-read my statments.

I already stated that what the Landlord did was most likely illegal.

I was clarifying what you said. Re-read the thread. It looks like you are arguing against Gnius. Of course for emergencies a landlord is allowed access, but they definitely do not have free reign to enter your rental any time they want with or without notice. If this were the case what would stop a landlord from popping a squat on your toilet while you are in the shower.

It's not most likely illegal, it IS illegal.

[JackieC]

Yes it was illegal for this to happen the way it did. A coworker of mine from several years back had told me of an issue he had with a previous landlady of his where he came home and the landlady straight up told him to get out by the end of the week because she had let herself into his apartment and was unhappy about something. I remember hearing that he was a bit of a messy guy, but it wasn't until afterwards that he found out that first off, she legally couldn't just let herself inside in the first place, and she also legally had to give him something like 30 days minimum to vacate as opposed to a few days.

My apartment lease states they have to give me 24 hours notice for any inspection or visit, but it's probably in the lease just so it's clear to me what they legally have to do anyway.

[KLIMOV25gyi]

I was clarifying what you said. Re-read the thread. It looks like you are arguing against Gnius. Of course for emergencies a landlord is allowed access, but they definitely do not have free reign to enter your rental any time they want with or without notice. If this were the case what would stop a landlord from popping a squat on your toilet while you are in the shower.

It's not most likely illegal, it IS illegal.

I am fully aware that the landlord can't just come in and do as he pleases, I appologize if it sounded that way. I was simply trying to point out that he or his staff do not need to ask for permission, simply give notice, when they need to enter the premises.

In my appartment, I have been given a number of notices that the staff will be entering my appartment. A couple were for changing out the AC filters, one was for inspecting the wood on my deck, and another was for cleaning out the dryer exhaust hose to the outside of the building. These are the kinds of things I had in mind when I originally wrote my post.

And I said most likely illegal because I have not read the OP's contract. There might be some clause in there that just might let the Landlord get away with what he did.

[sleepergun]

And I said most likely illegal because I have not read the OP's contract. There might be some clause in there that just might let the Landlord get away with what he did.

If it's illegal it's illegal, what ever it says in the contract. The terms in a contract cannot override the law.

[serius_06]

@OP

Over here that would be illegal.

In the UK if you give your landlord notice he has the legal right to start showing the house to prospective tenants as long as he informs you of when each visit will be and as long as there is a representative of the landlord present.

When you give notice of moving out, your rights change, whilst you are still under legal contract your landlord cannot enter the premises without your permission, whether he notifies you or not, the exceptions to this is if he has cause to believe you are damaging the property or using it for something other than your own accomodation, in which case he can enter the property with police present to take photographic evidence to help evict you, they are also allowed to enter in emergency situations like burst water mains etc..

[KLIMOV25gyi]

If it's illegal it's illegal, what ever it says in the contract. The terms in a contract cannot override the law.

Maybe so. But I still refuse to say that it's 100% illegal without 1. knowing the contract and 2. knowing the exact law.

Since I know neither, I do not know if it's illegal. If someone would care to search for the specific law and post it, and not just saying it's illegal, that would be great.

[Flatlytaize]

These kinds of laws are state-specific and you should look up Colorado tenant rights.
http://www.coloradolegalservices.org/

Depending on where you live, you may be protected by state law and by additional protection under city ordinance (call the city if you can't find anything). If your lease explicitly states that the landlord may enter at any time and there is no statue/ordinance, you can still write a letter to your LL explaining the situation and asking the LL to serve notice next time. Make sure you start communication with the LL in writing as this will start the documentation of your legal rights should you need to refer to the situation later.

[JulieSmithdccd]

These kinds of laws are state-specific and you should look up Colorado tenant rights.
http://www.coloradolegalservices.org/

Depending on where you live, you may be protected by state law and by additional protection under city ordinance (call the city if you can't find anything). If your lease explicitly states that the landlord may enter at any time and there is no statue/ordinance, you can still write a letter to your LL explaining the situation and asking the LL to serve notice next time. Make sure you start communication with the LL in writing as this will start the documentation of your legal rights should you need to refer to the situation later.

I appreciate all the replies [thumbup]