 Landlord right to entry (by J. Dungan [WI]) May 7, 2009 3:50 PM
 Landlord right to entry (by Cat [WI]) May 7, 2009 3:59 PM
Landlord right to entry (by Gaylen [UT]) May 7, 2009 4:11 PM
Landlord right to entry (by Brad [IN]) May 7, 2009 5:10 PM
Landlord right to entry (by Brad [IN]) May 7, 2009 5:10 PM
Landlord right to entry (by pmh [TX]) May 7, 2009 5:35 PM
Landlord right to entry (by Erin [FL]) May 7, 2009 6:23 PM
Landlord right to entry (by Baman [AL]) May 7, 2009 9:17 PM
Landlord right to entry (by J. Dungan [WI]) May 8, 2009 12:53 AM
Landlord right to entry (by Brad [IL]) May 8, 2009 4:15 AM
Landlord right to entry (by Marti [NJ]) May 8, 2009 4:43 AM
Landlord right to entry (by willy [MD]) May 8, 2009 5:07 AM
Landlord right to entry (by sdf [SD]) May 8, 2009 11:50 AM
Landlord right to entry (by billy [MA]) May 9, 2009 7:41 AM
Landlord right to entry (by J. Dungan [WI]) Posted on: May 7, 2009 3:50 PM
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State Specific Question About: WISCONSIN (WI)
Hi all. I own a house in Madison which is currently rented out. I am in the process of selling the property. The tenants have a lease through the end of July.
I have personal items stored in the attic and basement of the house, which was stipulated in the lease. In preparation for selling the house, I want to have access to these areas for the purposes of sorting and removing my belongings prior to the sale of the house (and prior to the end of the lease).
If I give 24 hours notice, enter at reasonable hours, and don't stay for extended periods of time, does this fall within legitimate landlord entry for Madison? My tenants initially gave permission, but now are saying they don't want me to do it until after they move out, which is considerably less convenient for me. So, I just want to make sure I would be justified in entering the house for this purpose, with proper notice (without their permission).
Thanks in advance for your answers!
J. Dungan
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Landlord right to entry (by Cat [WI]) Posted on: May 7, 2009 3:59 PM
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I believe for the Madison area, the notice does have to be 24 hours (12 hours for the general State of Wisconsin, but longer times in some cities, etc. I do not know the specific laws of Madison, so be sure you know them, before trying anything.
I would be sure to give them plenty of notice, maybe via certified letter with return receipt requested and then try to get as much stuff out during that time period that you can.
I do not know why they would object, but there may be something that do not want you to see.
One never knows what a tenant may do, if they do not want you to enter, but I would not let them call the shots, or they may only get worse.
Cat --207.190.xxx.xx |
Landlord right to entry (by Gaylen [UT]) Posted on: May 7, 2009 4:11 PM
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I think 24 hours would be sufficient. That's what Utah is. --12.4.xx.xxx |
Landlord right to entry (by Brad [IN]) Posted on: May 7, 2009 5:10 PM
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Who cares what they want? You give proper notice, and then go in, regardless of what they have to think or say about it. --66.228.xxx.xxx |
Landlord right to entry (by Brad [IN]) Posted on: May 7, 2009 5:10 PM
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Who cares what they want? You give proper notice, and then go in, regardless of what they have to think or say about it. --66.228.xxx.xxx |
Landlord right to entry (by pmh [TX]) Posted on: May 7, 2009 5:35 PM
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give notice. enter. remove.
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Landlord right to entry (by Erin [FL]) Posted on: May 7, 2009 6:23 PM
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Absolutely falls within you right. Especially since it says in the lease you will be storing items there, that would obviously mean that you may need to enter to have access to the items. I would let them know that all you need to do is give 24 hour notice, but you would like to try to stay out of their way as much as possible. See if there are a couple dates that would be better for them for you to come. It may be better to stay longer and just get it done than to enter on multiple days. If they will not give you dates and say they don't want you to enter then just give notice and do what you need to. --24.250.xxx.xxx |
Landlord right to entry (by Baman [AL]) Posted on: May 7, 2009 9:17 PM
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Be careful if there is going to be a confrontation. In my experience two of the most difficult times are the "move in and move out" phase of the rental business. --64.12.xxx.xx |
Landlord right to entry (by J. Dungan [WI]) Posted on: May 8, 2009 12:53 AM
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Thanks to all for the replies! Permission or 24-hour notice is required, but entry (outside of an emergency) seems to be limited to showing the place, inspecting it, or making repairs.
It looks like the tenants are choosing to be legalistic about it, so I'm probably not going to make it into a fight, although I expect I'd win (at least the battle, if not the war). I want to keep things civil for the remaining less than 3 months until they move out, and it's not worth the fight. Just a little frustrating.
But I do appreciate all the validation!
Cheers,
J. --69.233.xx.xx |
Landlord right to entry (by Brad [IL]) Posted on: May 8, 2009 4:15 AM
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You are inspecting...you're inspecting the status and well-being of the property you have stored in the attic. Give notice and get your stuff. --98.227.xxx.xxx |
Landlord right to entry (by Marti [NJ]) Posted on: May 8, 2009 4:43 AM
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I know this will be take more time, effort and money, but if your tenants are going to be uncooperative, it might be safest to get a truck and move all your stuff to storage for a month or two while you sort it out. --70.21.xxx.xxx |
Landlord right to entry (by willy [MD]) Posted on: May 8, 2009 5:07 AM
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they may have a legal argument on the length of time you spend shorting ? are we talking a few mins or few hours? if a over an hour, the courts will side with the tenant --71.176.xxx.xxx |
Landlord right to entry (by sdf [SD]) Posted on: May 8, 2009 11:50 AM
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Give a reasonable notice that you will be there for xx hours on xxx day at xxx time and move your things to storage after going through them. The tenants don't want someone in their home every day. That is an inconvenience.
You'll be better off working with the tenants to plan for your sale. It is stipulated in the lease, but under the conditions, I would be more lenient in the notification because you will be in their home (your rental) for an extended period of time.
When you enter into a dwelling it's in the tenant's possession. You do have rights of access. Just don't abuse those rights and you will be fine.
Your situation is not unique, but most landlords wouldn't leave their items in the care and trust of tenants. It does cause issues. You'll have to be the negotiator and get your time legally to access the storage.
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Landlord right to entry (by billy [MA]) Posted on: May 9, 2009 7:41 AM
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i would give 24 hours written notice for snoke det inspection and in u go.while u are there take your things. --208.58.x.xx |
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