Should 24-hour notice be enough for a landlord to conduct a general inspection?

[Camila.H]

I’m trying to figure out if my landlord can legally enter my apartment for a “general inspection” with only 24 hours notice. My lease is vague and just says they need to provide “reasonable notice,” but this feels too short, especially since I work from home and it’s disruptive. I’m not sure what my rights are here regarding tenant privacy and advance notice.

[RobertLL]

In many places landlords have to give reasonable notice before entering, and 24 hours is a common baseline for non emergency inspections. The exact rules depend on your state or country, so the lease may not be the only guide.

[Tyler_S]

I had a similar thing: the landlord asked for 24 hours. I work from home too, so I asked for a window around mid morning; they offered a two hour slot and confirmed via text.

[Zachary76]

Have you checked your local laws or the housing authority site to see what counts as reasonable?

[Eleanor_C]

If they keep pushing, I started logging dates and times, noted what was disrupted, and asked for written notice. It helped to have a paper trail.