Should apartment owners have the right to come over unannounced? Internet users are divided

The small selection of apartments on the market means that their availability and price can be truly horrendous. The same also applies to rentals. Finding an interesting, well-connected and equipped apartment is a real treat. Especially since sometimes the package includes a problematic owner who likes to drop by for an unannounced visit. Although the law clearly states whether it is legal or not, we asked our readers for their opinion.

Can the owner enter the rented apartment? The law is clear, although there are exceptions

Probably more than one person who once rented an apartment has experienced a situation when the owner of the apartment dropped by for an unannounced visit to check if everything was OK. Meanwhile, it turns out that under the law such a practice is illegal. After signing the contract, the landlord is obliged to take care of it, and he gains not only the right to use it, but also the so-called home peace. This means that the formal owner cannot enter the premises unannounced during the landlord’s absence. Even if he has a complete set. It is illegal for him to pay unannounced visits, rummage and search through things. This is disturbing the previously mentioned domestic peace and may result in a fine.

Can the owner enter the apartment unannounced? Readers have their say

The complexities related to visits in the landlord’s absence, unannounced visits, as well as exceptional situations when such action is justified, were explained in detail in one of our recent articles, which you will find . We also decided to find out what our readers think about visits in the landlord’s absence. How did they answer the question: “should apartment owners have the right to inspect and enter the premises without notice”? By May 2, or more precisely at 12:30, 4,240 people took part in the survey, of which almost half gave the same answer. How did the rest vote?

Can the owner enter the apartment unannounced? Poll results Can the owner enter the apartment unannounced? Poll results. Photo Editorial staff

• No, unless they have a good reason. The current law clearly specifies this – 48 percent votes, i.e. 2,063 people.
• Yes, since it’s their property, they should be able to enter whenever they want – 38%. votes, i.e. 1,600 people,
• No, they should never enter a rented apartment without the tenants’ consent – 14%. votes, i.e. 577 votes.

It turns out that, according to the majority, the current law clearly and clearly explains the issue of unannounced visits, and, according to our readers, it is formulated in an appropriate way. Would you agree with them? If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.