law against landlords searching/entering in California?

Yrteop

Yrteop

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Is it possible for a landlord at an apartment complex to search/enter your rented apartment unit without being told/warned, in the state of California?

I have always thought that by law, landlords have had to give at least a, 24 hour notice. Yet, the other day I heard that this was otherwise in California, That a warning before entrance is not required by law; it is only complimentary. That landlords can enter and search your apartment without warning, possibly with weak excuse/reason/suspicion, without any prior warning.
And if they found marijuana while doing this search. What possibility is there they would pursue it?



Prior thanks for anyone that helps answer this....
... For research purposes only ...
 
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Yrteop said:
Is it possible for a landlord at an apartment complex to search/enter your rented apartment unit without being told/warned, in the state of California?

I have always thought that by law, landlords have had to give at least a, 24 hour notice. Yet, the other day I heard that this was otherwise in California, That a warning before entrance is not required by law; it is only complimentary. That landlords can enter and search your apartment without warning, possibly with weak excuse/reason/suspicion, without any prior warning.
And if they found marijuana while doing this search. What possibility is there they would pursue it?



Prior thanks for anyone that helps answer this....
... For research purposes only ...
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they can say they're looking for water leak
 
GrowTech

GrowTech

stays relevant.
That's all it takes... and whether or not you get evicted may be their decision if you're growing in their unit.
 
Yrteop

Yrteop

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hmm, is this a common occurrence? and, if they enter is there any requirement for them to mention the search/check for water leak, afterwards.
 
natrone23

natrone23

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I changed my lock, just for this reason. I'm not allowed to change locks but I'd rather get in trouble for changing locks than have someone come into my place
 
natrone23

natrone23

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depending on what brand of lock you have, you can take the the lock to lowes or HD and they can re-key it for 5$, so you don't have to get a whole new lock
 
ViRedd

ViRedd

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Real Estate law in California is very clear about this. A landlord MUST give 24-hours notice before entering. However, you'll have to read your rental agreement over, as some rental agreements only call for a four-hour notice to be given. Read your agreement over carefully before signing.

In every lease, the law implies a promise on the part of the landlord to the quiet enjoyment and possession of the property by the lessee (renter) during the term of the lease. In exchange for rent, a lessor (landlord) gives up the use and possession of the property to a tenant.

Vi
 
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