Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

We are currently under a 1 year lease agreement, in a three bedroom house, with a new landlord. The house needed a few repairs and the landlord was more than happy to fix all problems. After the initial problems were addressed the landlord continually sent notice that he was coming down to the property to do minor exterior work, painting, gate maintenance, chimney painting, senseless stuff. He has stated that he would like to visit the property 3-4 times a month for 4-6 hours per visit to do maintenance. What are our legal rights


Asked on 5/12/10, 10:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

Why do you object to someone reparing the place? Are you afraid he will find that you are damaging the property? Most tenants would love a landlord who is willing to fix the property up without having to call for it. Your landlord must give a reasonable notice [any amount of at least 24 hours is presumed reasonable] before coming onto the property, unless it is an emergency. You do not own the property, the landlord does, you merely rent with a warranty of quiet enjoyment; how does his doing outside work interfer wilth that?

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Answered on 5/20/10, 1:37 am


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