You come home to find your landlord entered your apartment without telling you. Is that legal? Often, no. Here’s what you can do.
1. Your Right to Privacy
Most states require 24–48 hours’ notice before entry, except for:
- Emergencies (fire, flooding)
- Abandonment or suspected danger
2. Allowed Reasons to Enter
- Repairs
- Inspections
- Showing the unit to future tenants or buyers
3. What to Do If They Violate It
- Send a written complaint
- Document the incident
- Report to local housing authority
- File for a restraining order or damages in court (if needed)