Too many landlords feel as if they are bothering the tenant when they want to do a rental inspection. They often don’t understand that it is their right to do so. Even if tenants don’t want the landlord to enter, the law supports it with proper notice.

Experienced landlords include wording in the lease agreement that states that they will do regular inspections after providing the tenant with a written notice. Other landlords make sure to send tenants a letter informing them of the upcoming inspection. There must be at least a 24-hour notice before a landlord can enter a unit for an inspection in most states.