Q: How often can landlord inspect? They do quarterly inspections go into my bedrooms,cabinents and private space is legal?
Is this invasion of privacy
A: A landlord can enter as needed or desired, as long as they give at least 24 hours advanced notice or have your permission, and as long as it is not so frequently as to disrupt a tenant's right of quiet enjoyment of their tenancy. 4 days a week for non-repair related entrances? Likely too frequently. 4 times a year? Likely to be quite permissible. As to what they can do when they are in there, they have a right to inspect the property for condition and any potential maintenance/repair needs. So yes, they can open closets, look under/in cabinets, etc. even if your property happens to be there. Since you have advanced notice, if there is something in your closet you don't want the landlord to see, move it before they get there. There are limits however. A landlord can view your property if it is incidental to a legitimate inspection (i.e. your items in the closet when he inspects the walls and general closet condition). A landlord does NOT have a right to inspect your personal property per se. So while looking in your cupboards and closets is likely fine, looking in the drawers of your dresser or desk (assuming they belong to you) is not and that would be an invasion of your privacy.
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