Can the landlord enter the apartment in the absence of the tenant?The lawyer explains

Both landlords and tenants do not know their rights and obligations well.Low awareness will be of many misunderstandings and often ends in court.So we decided to explain several issues that may apply to both sides.

At the beginning a few definitions. Wynajmującyto osoba, która oddaje mieszkanie do używania przez czas oznaczony lubnieoznaczony.The owner is the most frequently landlord, but it can also be, for example.tenant, user or co -owner.

Najemca toosoba, która bierzedo używania mieszkanie i zobowiązuje się przy tym do zapłaty umówionego czynszu.

The rights and obligations of owners and tenants (next to the Civil Code) are regulated by the Act of June 21, 2001.on the protection of tenants 'rights, the housing stock of the commune and the amendment of the Civil Code (hereinafter: "Act on the Protection of Tenants' Rights).

Can the landlord enter the apartment in the absence of the tenant?

It can't, although there are exceptions.The landlord, through a contract.Renting an apartment means that it becomes foreign to the owner.

An accident when the landlord may come in is the situation of harm causing damage or threatening damage (e.g..in the event of escaping from the apartment or smoke).When the tenant refuses to share the apartment or is present - the owner has the right to enter the apartment in the presence of a police officer or municipal (municipal) guard, and when it requires a fire help - also with her participation.

If the premises were opened, the owner is obliged to secure the premises and things in it until the tenant arrived.Then, a protocol is made from the performed activities (it should be prepared by an officer).