"WHY ARE YOU INSPECTING ME? "

Since our job is taking care of other people's property, you can imagine that, from time to time, owners want us to go out and make sure that it's still standing. We try to inspect all our rentals at least twice a year, once in the Spring and again in the Fall.

There are two things we've noticed when we do an inspection. First, tenants get nervous. "Why are you inspecting me?" they ask, like they're being singled out. Answer: we're inspecting everybody. And we gotta tell you, people, you're really taking care of the places you live and we appreciate it!

Second, when we do an inspection, there are always items that need to be repaired. Why don't tenants call in with repairs when they need them? That's always been a mystery. So we always find items in need of maintenance when we do an inspection, and we take care of them, because we like keeping our properties in top shape. Sometimes we find stuff that you didn't even know about.

When we do these interim inspections, we try to give you plenty of notice, usually at least a few days or so. We know we would want at least that long to get our house ready to be inspected.

Do you have to allow us to inspect your rental? Um, well, yeah.

NRS 118A.330  Landlord’s access to dwelling unit.

      1.  A tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord peaceably to enter into the dwelling unit to:

      (a) Inspect the premises;
      (b) Make necessary or agreed repairs, decorating, alterations or improvements;
      (c) Supply necessary or agreed services; or
      (d) Exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workmen, contractors or other persons with a bona fide interest in inspecting the premises.

      2.  The landlord may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the tenant in case of emergency.

      3.  The landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. Except in case of emergency, the landlord shall give the tenant at least 24 hours’ notice of intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant expressly consents to shorter notice or to entry during nonbusiness hours with respect to the particular entry.

      4.  The landlord has no other right of access except:

      (a) Pursuant to court order;
      (b) Where the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises; or
      (c) Where permitted under NRS 118A.440.

But unless you're raising chickens in the spare bedroom or haven't shampooed the carpets in fifteen years, there's really nothing to worry about. We're there to help keep your rental in tip-top shape and make sure you're getting your money's worth.