Justice Ch. 5 Art. IX Occupancy Standards (§§5-301–5-310) § 5-306
Access
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(a) The tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services or show the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants or workmen. (b) The landlord may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the tenant in case of emergency. (c) The landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. Except in cases of emergency, or unless it is impracticable to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least two (2) days' notice of his intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times. (Ord. 97-2, § 6, 1-27-1997)
Justice Ch. 5 Art. IX § 5-306 establishes a mutual framework governing when and how a landlord may enter a rental dwelling unit. Tenants are expected not to unreasonably refuse entry for legitimate purposes such as inspections, repairs, or showing the unit to prospective buyers or renters. Landlords, in turn, are generally required to give at least two days' notice before entering and may only do so at reasonable times, except in genuine emergencies. The provision explicitly prohibits landlords from using access rights as a tool of harassment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Justice Ch. 5 Art. IX § 5-306, compliant property operators typically provide tenants with at least two days' advance written notice before entering a unit, and they schedule entry during reasonable hours. Operators document the stated purpose of each entry—whether for inspection, repairs, or showing the unit—and avoid patterns of entry that could be characterized as harassment. Emergency entry without notice is recognized, but operators generally reserve that exception for genuine urgent situations rather than routine matters.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Justice Ch. 5 Art. IX § 5-306 gives tenants the right to expect advance notice of at least two days before a landlord enters, along with entry only at reasonable times, outside of true emergencies. If a landlord enters without proper notice, enters at unreasonable hours, or enters repeatedly in a way that feels harassing, those patterns may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their access rights have been violated may consider documenting incidents, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring available complaint processes in the Justice municipality.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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