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Under the state Consumer Protection Act, called “Chapter 93A,” it is illegal for a landlord to threaten, attempt, or actually use any unfair or deceptive acts against you or anyone in your house.

A 24-hour notice is probably “reasonable” in most situations. The notice does not have to be in writing. If a landlord enters your home without notice while you are out, they have to leave a note in a place where you can see it.

Generally, a landlord cannot take possession of the rental property, physically remove the tenant or their personal property, or change the locks without going through a court.

Housing courts generally require landlords to give tenants at least 24 hours' notice before entering the tenant's apartment unless: There is an emergency, such as a water leak into another apartment.

These situations include entry for needed repairs or improvements or to show the property to prospective tenants or purchasers. Generally, the landlord must enter only at a reasonable time of day, after giving at least 24 hours of notice.

A Tenant at Will is one who occupies a rented apartment without a lease, but pays rent periodically (typically monthly). Either the landlord or the tenant may terminate this arrangement at any time by giving written notice of 30 days or one full rental period in advance, whichever is longer. No reason is required.

Landlord access To show the apartment to a prospective tenant, purchaser, mortgagee or its agents; In ance with a court order; If the premises appear to be abandoned; or. To inspect the premises within the last 30 days of tenancy in order to determine the amount of damage to be deducted from the security deposit.

ATCP 134.09(2)(a)2. 2. Enter a dwelling unit during tenancy except upon advance notice and at reasonable times. Advance notice means at least 12 hours advance notice unless the tenant, upon being notified of the proposed entry, consents to a shorter time period.