Q: Can landlord fail to maintain property, come by unannounced/ inappropriate hours and charge for work that the state req
Landlord does not do yard, I have no door knob, heater doesn't work and he comes by unannounced and late. The state is charging him for the unpaved driveway and he is trying to charge me.
A:
If you have submitted a repair or maintenance request, such as for a door knob or to fix the heater, a landlord may enter without previous 24 hour notice to you within 7 days of the repair request. Otherwise, they need to provide at least 24 hrs notice unless it is a true emergency. If the landlord enters without giving the advanced notice (if required) and without your permission, and you can prove it, it likely is worth a month's rent to you plus your court costs and attorneys fees. Also realize that just because the landlord gives you 24 hr notice, or shows up without prior notice, either way you are free to tell him no, it is not convenient right then and he may not enter (or has to leave).
The driveway issue is unclear - why is the State charging him for an unpaved driveway and why does he think you should pay for it? It makes little sense without further information.
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