# If property has been abandoned

This way, in event of a tenants death or unexplained leave, landlord can get in to apartment and prepare it for new renters.

When is it unreasonable for my landlord to enter?

# When he or she simply wants to check up on you

In most states, it's alright for landlord to inspect property. However, “inspecting” does not mean he or she can come in and see what's on your television or what new clothes you've hung in your closet. Just because you're living in a rented home or apartment, doesn't mean that your landlord has full access into your private life. The landlord should only make sure that you are following rules i.e. no-pet policy, and that you don't have any leaks or damages throughout property.

# At 2am on a Monday night

Unless it is due to an emergency, or by your request, landlord cannot enter your home at an unreasonable hour. (Provided there's a clause in your lease regarding this issue.)

# If you have denied your landlord access

The landlord cannot legally enter your apartment or home if you've told him or her not to. However, according to Nolo.com, if you repeatedly deny your landlord access with no good reason, he can legally enter anyway (provided he does so in a peaceful manner at a reasonable time of day.) If tenant continually denies access to landlord after he or she has met with tenant, landlord may have legal grounds to begin eviction process.

As mentioned before, laws concerning entrance of your landlord into your property varies from state to state. To find out about landlord/tenant laws in your state, visit www.tenant.net, or find your state's statutes at your local law or public library. You'll find what you're looking for in index under “Landlord-Tenant” and then under “privacy.” You might also want to contact your local tenant association for further information.

You may choose to rent-to-own instead. You have to be careful with these rent-to-own places. Some of them will suck you in, and you'll end up paying more than double to these companies in long run than if you would've just purchased appliance all at once. Sometimes, you don't have an option (ie. bad credit and a lack of cash), and this is only choice. Just do your research before you sign a contract, and read contract before you sign it.

Option number three: Buy new appliances.

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So, weigh pros and cons to each option and see which one will work best for you. Once you've settled in to your new place, you won't want a pile of dirty dishes staring at you in sink and a mountain of smelly clothes thrown in to your closet, so try not to wait to last minute before appliance hunting.