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Last page edit 03/12/08
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Right of Entry by Landlord and Tenant's Right to Privacy Tips from the Experts on Landlord's Right of Entry versus the Tenants Right to Privacy The tenant has a reasonable right of privacy; that is, the landlord does not have the right to enter the premises at any time and for any reason. If the landlord does this, he may be guilty of trespassing. However, the landlord has a right of reasonable entry for such purposes as to inspect the premises, make repairs, show the premises to a prospective new tenant, etc. Except in case of emergency, landlords are advised to notify the tenant and reach a mutually acceptable agreement about the specific time of entry. The balance between tenant's right to privacy and landlord's right of entry can usually be reached by a fair and reasonable agreement between tenant and landlord. NOTE: IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, LANDLORD IS REQUIRED TO GIVE TENANT 24 HOURS' NOTICE BEFORE ENTERING THE PREMISES EXCEPT IN CASES OF EMERGENCY. Last date legally reviewed: 3/12/08 (PLL/M.A.J.) Source: Baltimore Neighborhoods (BNI) - See main Landlord Tenant section for more information on BNI. Updated by the Maryland State Library (MSLL). |
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