arranging time with tenant for routine inspection

[Paul Z.]

Hi everyone.

In my jurisdiction, landlords can enter a rental unit with a 24-hour written notice. I still try to do better than that, by asking tenants for a time that works best for them. When I asked a tenant this recently, he said he has family visiting from out of town, and "will get back to me", and gave no timeline for me to work with. I feel unsettling and not sure how to proceed. How would you handle this situation? And would you be concerned that tenants may not be happy if you visit with appropriate notice but on a day they do not like?

Cheers,

Paul