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LandlordLaura
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Posted: Thu Jul 10th, 2008 05:04 pm |
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You can gain information by reading through the Landlord Tenant Laws for the State/County/City where the rental property is located. You can go online and search for information and/or go through the 'legal resources' link at the top of this webpage. The link through this webpage shows the following section of the Sounth Carolina Landlord Tenant Laws:
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Access.
(a) A tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen, or contractors.
(b) A landlord or his agent may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the tenant:
(1) At any time in case of emergency - prospective changes in weather conditions which pose a likelihood of danger to the property may be considered an emergency;
(2) Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of providing regularly scheduled periodic services such as changing furnace and air-conditioning filters, providing termite, insect, or pest treatment, and the like, provided that the right to enter to provide regularly scheduled periodic services is conspicuously set forth in writing in the rental agreement and that prior to entering, the landlord announces his intent to enter to perform services; or
(3) Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of providing services requested by the tenant and that prior to entering, the landlord announces his intent to enter to perform services.
(c) A landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. Except in cases under item (b) above, the landlord shall give the tenant at least twenty-four hours notice of his intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times.
(d) A landlord has no other right of access except:
(1) pursuant to court order;
(2) as permitted by SECTIONS 27-40-720 and 27-40-730;
(3) when accompanied by a law enforcement officer at reasonable times for the purpose of service of process in ejectment proceedings; or
(4) unless the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises.
(e) A tenant shall not change locks on the dwelling unit without the permission of the landlord. Title 27, Chap. 40, §27-40-530
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Sometimes direct written (to protect yourself) communication with your Landlord can assist you in working out uncomfortable situations. If your Landlord is dropping by too often for your comfort (outside of the legal guidelines...) you could always write the Landlord a polite letter requesting that any/all comments re: your tenancy and/or tenancy violations be provided to you in writing so that you can follow up. Ask your landlord for a written reply within a reasonable time frame (ie. 5 days) and see how your Landlord responds. If you find that you and your Landlord do not see eye to eye about the issue(s), you always have the option of providing the proper move-out notificaton to your Landlord and locating a new rental property/landlord that would suit you better.
Let us know what you decide to do and how things work out for you...
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shookbrandon
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Posted: Wed Jul 9th, 2008 02:49 pm |
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| My landlord frequently enters my south carolina rental house when I am not at home. I frequently have her come and knock on my door and tell me things that I am doing wrong in the house (i.e. I should not keep my shoes near the door). I did NOT sign a lease when I moved in as this is a small town, and she never asked me to put anything in writing. However, I am getting extremely frustrated with her as I am an extremely private person. Today, I was told that this year her insurance company requires a complete walk-through, and that either an insurance agent could do it, or she could do it. She informed that she told the insurance agency that she would do it herself. This sounds suspiciously like an excuse to get into my house and look in every room. Can anyone give me some advice on how to deal with this situation. Thanks a lot!!
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