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Jon S.
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  • Investor
  • Tampa, FL
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Immediate Right of Entry to Exterior Yards, Fenced Yards?

Jon S.
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  • Investor
  • Tampa, FL
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Do Landlords have immediate right of entry to exterior yards, including fenced yards, to take care of the grounds, water the plants, do yard work, without providing advance notice, or without providing any notice, to Tenants? 

I just planted extensive and expensive foliage at a triplex and the plants need daily watering now, and every other day watering for a few months. I can't trust tenants to do it, so I have to have access and do it myself until they have settled in, which takes 6 months. I'm writing a lease and including a clause in the Additional Stipulations section, as follows:

"LANDLORD has immediate right of entry from 9AM to 9PM to the exterior premises, including fenced yards, for watering plants, yard care, gardening, and grounds maintenance, without prior notice to TENANT."

I don't know if this is legal. Is this acceptable? Legal? 

Thanks

  • Jon S.
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