Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.250
Access for repairs and alterations
Operative Text
Every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit shall give the owner thereof, or the owner's agent or employee, access to the dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit at all reasonable times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of the minimum standards in this chapter.
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.250 establishes that occupants of dwellings, dwelling units, or rooming units are required to allow owners—or their authorized agents or employees—to enter the space at reasonable times when access is needed to make repairs or alterations that bring the property into compliance with the chapter's minimum housing standards. The rule ties the access obligation directly to the purpose of achieving code compliance, meaning entry must be connected to that specific goal. It does not address unrelated or discretionary entry by the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.250, compliant property owners and managers generally schedule entry at reasonable times and communicate clearly that the purpose of access is to perform repairs or alterations required to meet the chapter's minimum housing standards. Operators typically document the code-compliance basis for the visit and ensure that any agent or employee entering on their behalf is acting within that defined scope. Maintaining clear records of repair requests, notices of entry, and completed work helps demonstrate that access was sought and used appropriately under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lawrence Code of Ordinances ch. 15.12 § 15.12.250 gives owners and their representatives the right to enter your unit at reasonable times specifically to carry out repairs or alterations needed for minimum-standards compliance, which means the access obligation is not open-ended. If you believe an owner is seeking entry outside of reasonable times or for purposes unrelated to code compliance, you may have grounds to raise that concern—options can include contacting the Lawrence code enforcement office, raising the issue as a defense in a relevant proceeding, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about how this provision applies.
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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