A landlord occasionally uses his master key to enter rental houses that he owns while residents are away. He avoids giving notice because hes looking for undisclosed pets, any damage or physical problems, and the like. This would be:
A. allowed because of his duty to supervise tenants' use of the property
B. not allowed under the Fair Housing Act
C. not allowed under the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment
D. not allowed under the tenants' freehold estate rights
Answer: C. not allowed under the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment
A landlord may enter the leased premises only with advance notice or the tenant's permission. Entry without notice or permission is a breach of the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment, the landlord's promise that the tenant's exclusive possession of the property will not be disturbed.
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