§ 41-128. Consent of tenant for landlord to enter dwelling unit - Emergency entry - Abuse of right of entry - Notice - Abandoned premises - Refusal of consent.

A.  A tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord, his agents and employees, 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.

B.  A landlord, his agents and employees may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the tenant in case of emergency.

C.  A landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant.  Except in case of emergency or unless it is impracticable to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least one (1) day's notice of his intent to enter and may enter only at reasonable times.

D.  Unless the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises, a landlord has no other right of access during a tenancy except as is provided in this act or pursuant to a court order.

E.  If the tenant refuses to allow lawful access, the landlord may obtain injunctive relief to compel access or he may terminate the rental agreement.

Added by Laws 1978, c. 257, § 28, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.