Common use of Right to Access Clause in Contracts

Right to Access. The Tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises; make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements; supply necessary or agreed services; or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen, or contractors. The Landlord or Landlord’s agent may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the Tenant in case of emergency. The Landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the Tenant. Except in cases of emergency or unless it is impracticable to do so, landlord shall give tenant at least 24-48 hours notice of the landlord’s intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times. Posting on the primary door of entry to the residence of the tenant text message, email or phone call stating the intended time and purpose of the entry shall be a permitted method of notice, for the purpose of the landlord’s right of access to the premises. The Landlord has no other right of access except: pursuant to court order, as permitted by the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act when accompanied by a law enforcement officer at reasonable times for the purpose of service of process in ejectment proceedings, or unless the Tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises, or as otherwise allowed by law.