Does the managing agent have the right to enter my rented house when I'm not in?

I moved into a rented property two months ago, and I have just received a letter from the managing agent saying that they will be inspecting my property on 13 June. If I'm not in to let them in, they will let themselves in using the key that they keep in the office.

First, do they have the right to do this? I feel extremely uncomfortable about them coming in and nosing around when I'm not here. Not that I've got anything to hide, and I'm quite happy for them to carry out an inspection - just do it when I'm here!!!

And second, what are the legal questions surrounding the fact that they keep a key, to the property that I pay rent for, in their office where any staff member can access it? Surely that's a breach of my civil rights?

Please help!!!!

A landlord or someone acting on behalf of the landlord may access your property once they have given you 24hours notice - but they should also ask for your permission, ... this one is being nice giving you so much time!

And - according to the Law, the landlord is entitled to have/retain keys for the property but cannot use these to enter without your consent, except in an emergency.

Yes. You are the renter, not the owner, of the property. Its in the contract.

They have every right to do this, but they must inform you (as they have done). The best thing to do is to be there when they call.

Yes they do, they should've told you that when discussing the tenancy agreement. Usually they would contact you when they are going to do and inspection and you could try and be there when they visit, but if you arent, they can enter.

They do have the right to enter your property as long as they have given u notice. But I think u can ask them to rearrange it for a day and time when u will be there. I know how u feel cos I rent too and it feels like a total invasion of your privacy but don't worry too much as they don't really nose around that much, they just want to make sure u haven't trashed the place! They definitely cannot enter your property without u knowing about it first though and unless they are cowboys they wouldn't dare.

well they can enter your residence after they've given you 24 hours notice and i don't know if you understand this but that is their property your just living in it , they have the right to inspect their property at any time they see fit , and if you don't make a date that they can see it when your there then they have the right to go in themselves

First, read your lease very carefully and see if this "inspection" is something you agreed to when you signed your lease.

In many states it makes a difference what type of license the rental agent has for the property. I found out the hard way when I lived in Florida. I did not have a lease and the guy had what was called a "hotel/motel" type of license which DID allow him entry into my apt. (my neighbors had rats, called the health department and I allowed my neighbors to show the health inspector my apt, for which the owner kicked us both out--I had 3 cop cars and 6 cops trying to scare a 22 year old single girl--I sure know better now!!!)

If this "inspection" is not provided for in your lease, you need to speak with a lawyer. Because even the police cannot enter your apt without "probable cause."

the agent NO, with a capital N.
the owner yes , if he gives yuou notice that he his coming.

I think you will find in the terms of your lease a clause permitting the Landlord or his agent to inspect the property.

You should also find a clause allowing you peaceful possession. I do not think entering your rented property when yoy are not there is allowing you peaceful possession, but they have given you reasonable notice.
If the time is truly not convenient I should telephone the managing agent to suggest another time/and or date, when it will be convenient. I think if you are reasonable they will come to some arrangement with you