University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1470-06
Landlord's right of access
Operative Text
A Tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the Landlord to enter the Dwelling Unit: (1) To make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements; (2) To supply necessary or agreed services; (3) To conduct inspections authorized or required by any government agency; (4) To exhibit the Dwelling Unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, workmen or contractors; (5) To exhibit the Dwelling Unit to prospective Tenants sixty (60) days or less prior to the expiration of the existing rental agreement; (6) For practical necessity where repairs or maintenance elsewhere in the building unexpectedly require such access; (7) To determine a Tenant's compliance with provisions in the rental agreement; and (8) In case of emergency.
University Park § 1470-06 establishes that tenants are not permitted to unreasonably refuse a landlord's request to enter the dwelling unit for a defined set of purposes. These purposes include making repairs or improvements, supplying services, conducting government-authorized inspections, showing the unit to prospective buyers or contractors, exhibiting the unit to prospective tenants within the final 60 days of a lease, addressing unexpected maintenance needs elsewhere in the building, verifying lease compliance, and responding to emergencies. The provision balances a landlord's operational need for access against a tenant's right to quiet enjoyment by limiting entry to these specific, enumerated circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under University Park § 1470-06, compliant property operators generally ensure that any entry request falls within one of the eight enumerated categories — such as repairs, inspections, lease-compliance checks, or emergencies — and that the purpose is clearly communicated to the tenant. Operators typically provide reasonable advance notice before entering for non-emergency purposes, and they document the reason for access to demonstrate that entry was consistent with the provision's listed grounds. Maintaining clear records of repair requests, inspection notices, and showing schedules helps demonstrate that access was sought only for permitted purposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
University Park § 1470-06 gives tenants the right to withhold consent to entry when a landlord's request does not fall within the eight specific purposes listed in the provision — but that withholding must not be unreasonable when a valid purpose does apply. If a tenant believes a landlord is seeking entry outside these permitted categories, or is entering without proper notice or justification, that concern may be raised as a defense in a tenancy proceeding or brought to the attention of a local housing authority or tenant-rights organization. Tenants who want to better understand how this provision applies to their situation may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with University Park housing regulations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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