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can a landlord go through my personal belongings

by Dr. Madalyn Carroll Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

While a landlord has a right of entry, this is balanced against your right to privacy as a tenant. Landlords are not entitled to go through your unit and belongings at will. They generally must have a valid reason to enter the unit and give you proper notice, unless you gave them permission in advance.Oct 18, 2021

Can a landlord look in my closet UK?

Apart from looking at the condition of the unit and how the property is being maintained, landlords cannot look through the tenant's belongings or touch their personal property without the tenant's permission. Doing so would be a violation of the tenant's rights.Nov 11, 2021

Can a landlord touch your personal belongings California?

The short answer is no; your landlord cannot move your personal belongings without your permission.Jul 10, 2021

How long can someone leave their belongings on your property California?

Depending on the size of the items, landlords might have a specific time window to return the belongings after the tenant claims them. For example, California landlord-tenant law specifies landlords must surrender small items (e.g. clothes, electronics) within 72 hours.Apr 23, 2019

Can a landlord throw out my belongings without eviction?

Your landlord can keep, sell, or throw out anything else 30 days after the Board made the order or your landlord gave you the notice. If you contact your landlord within the 30 days and say that you want to pick up your things, your landlord must let you in to pick them up at a reasonable time.

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