Landlord Entry Without Notice

Summary

Landlords in texas must provide reasonable notice before entering a rented property, except in emergencies. Unauthorized entry, especially for non-emergency reasons, may violate tenant rights to privacy and quiet enjoyment. Consider sending a written request to your landlord for adherence to proper notice requirements. If issues persist, you may want to consult with a local attorney or tenant rights organization for further guidance.

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RHONDA
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I LIVE IN TEXAS. SO, I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY LANDLORD. HE AND THIRD PARTIES HAVE SHOWED UP NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT NOTICE, AND A FEW TIMES VERY SHORT NOTICE. ALMOST EVERY SINGLE TIME I WAS NOT PROPERLY DRESSED. HE AND OTHERS HAVE ENTERED WITHOUT KNOCKING AND JUST WALKED IN. HE LIKES TO SEND CONTRACTORS OVER ON SUNDAY FOR NON EMERGENCY REPAIRS, NO NOTICE. I AM DISABLED WITH CHF. THIS PAST SUNDAY, I WAS WATCHING TV WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN I HEARD MY DOOR BEING OPEN. NO KNOCK. I GOT ANGRY AS THIS ISNT THE FIRST TIME IVE BEEN WALKED IN ON. IM A FEMALE AND LIVE ALONE. MY HEART WAS RACING. I PREVIOUSLYMESSAGED HIM LAST TIME I WAS WALKED IN ON AND ASKED FOR * HOUR NOTICE. COME TO FIND OUT, THE PEOPLE WHO WALKED IN WITHOUT KNOCKING WHERE AT THE WRONG PLACE. IS THIS LEGAL ?
Hey Rhonda! In Texas, landlords typically must provide reasonable notice before entering a rented property, except in emergencies. Entry without notice, especially for non-emergency reasons, may violate your rights to privacy and quiet enjoyment. Have you considered sending a written request for adherence to proper notice requirements?